Description
These No Bake Praline Pecan Cookies combine rich, buttery caramel flavors with crunchy pecans and toasty coconut flakes for a sweet and satisfying treat. Ready in just over an hour, this easy candy-style recipe requires no oven and uses a candy thermometer to achieve the perfect soft ball stage for a luscious, chewy texture.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup salted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups pecan chips
- 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and cubed butter. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and all the butter is melted.
- Boil to soft ball stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil without stirring until the temperature reaches 235°F (soft ball stage), which should take about 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla: Once at 235°F, remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the mixture with flavor.
- Incorporate nuts and coconut: Stir in the unsweetened coconut flakes and pecan chips. Continue stirring for 4 to 5 minutes as the mixture thickens and starts to cool down.
- Portion cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons) to drop portions of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Finish and chill: Sprinkle the scooped cookies with Maldon sea salt for a savory contrast, then refrigerate the cookies for about 1 hour to set and firm up.
Notes
- Light brown sugar can be used as a substitute for dark brown sugar.
- You can replace pecans with peanuts or almonds, depending on your preference.
- For enhanced flavor, toast the nuts before chopping and adding.
- Coconut flakes are optional; you can omit them if desired.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture.
- These cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
