Description
Sweet, indulgent no-bake coconut pecan praline cookies deliver southern charm with minimal effort. Rich caramel notes and buttery pecans create an irresistible treat you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Nuts:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
Base and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan and melt unsalted butter over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base for the praline cookies.
- Incorporate packed brown sugar into the melted butter, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes uniform and develops a slightly bubbly texture.
- Enhance the caramel foundation by cooking the butter-sugar mixture for an additional minute, carefully monitoring to prevent scorching.
- Introduce sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, salt, and optional cinnamon to the saucepan, stirring thoroughly to create a rich, smooth consistency.
- Continue cooking the mixture for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken while maintaining a pourable texture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and rapidly fold in quick oats, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution before the mixture solidifies.
- For extra indulgence, gently incorporate mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes into the mixture.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, deposit dollops of the mixture onto a wax paper or parchment-lined tray, lightly flattening each portion with a spoon if desired.
- Allow the cookies to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to initiate the setting process.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for approximately 30 minutes until the cookies firm up and develop a delightful chewy texture.
- Once set, retrieve the cookies from the refrigerator and serve immediately.
- Preserve any remaining cookies in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent Burning by Stirring Constantly: Keep the butter-sugar mixture moving to avoid scorching, which can create bitter flavors and ruin the smooth caramel base.
- Customize Texture with Oat Variations: Use rolled oats for chewier cookies or instant oats for a softer, more delicate texture that melts in your mouth.
- Make Gluten-Free by Selecting Appropriate Oats: Choose certified gluten-free oats to transform these cookies into a safe treat for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Enhance Flavor with Toasted Nuts: Lightly toast pecans before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add a deeper, more complex taste profile to the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg