Description

These Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cookies are delightful sweet treats featuring a chewy coconut base combined with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Sweetened condensed milk binds the mixture, creating an indulgent, caramel-like texture. Perfectly baked to golden edges, these cookies offer a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that make for a delicious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

14 oz. bag sweetened coconut flakes
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the bowl and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are completely coated and the mixture forms a sticky dough.
Scoop and Shape Dough: Use an ice cream scooper or spoon to portion out the dough. Shape each portion into a disc, gently pressing the tops to slightly flatten them. Use dampened fingers if needed to prevent sticking.
Chill Dough: Refrigerate the shaped dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up the cookies and prevent them from spreading during baking.
Bake: Arrange the chilled discs onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the coconut begin to turn a golden brown color.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring or serving to ensure they set properly and hold their shape.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to maintain shape and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Using damp fingers to shape the cookies helps prevent the sticky dough from adhering to your hands.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For added flavor, consider toasting the coconut flakes lightly before mixing.