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Coconut Pecan Cookies With Brown Butter

Delightful cookies with a crisp exterior and a chewy interior flecked with toasted coconut and crunchy pecans, elevated by rich brown butter.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's unsalted for the best taste.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in your browned butter and mix until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.

Notes

For a tropical twist, substitute coconut oil for butter. Cookies should be slightly underdone when removed from the oven as they continue to cook on the baking sheet.