No-Bake Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies – Sweet, Chewy & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Easy!
These chewy no-bake praline cookies are rich with coconut, crunchy pecans, and buttery caramel flavor. So easy to make and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or last-minute dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup evaporated milk (or half-and-half)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and salt.
Boil: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 3 minutes.
Mix: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
Scoop: Quickly drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
Cool: Let cookies sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or until set.
Notes
These cookies set best on parchment or wax paper.
Work quickly once the mixture is off the heat to scoop before it firms up.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a twist!
