Coconut Pecan Praline Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together sugars, evaporated milk, corn syrup and butter until melted and smooth.
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Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
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Fold in shredded coconut and pecans until incorporated, then continue stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until mixture begins to cool.
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Once thick, use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of cookie ͞dough͟ onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
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Let set completely (freezing if necessary), then enjoy