Best Coconut Pecan Dreams Cookie Recipes

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COCONUT PECAN COOKIES



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These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and a yummy pecan-coconut frosting. A drizzle of chocolate tops them off in a festive way. -Diane Selich Vassar, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
COOKIE DOUGH:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the egg, milk, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in coconut and pecans. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups chips and coconut., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cookies; drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT-PECAN BARS



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Offer genuine southern hospitality with traditional rich nutty bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup flour. Pat in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until very light brown.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in brown sugar just until blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans. Carefully spoon coconut mixture evenly over baked layer.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg

COCONUT PECAN BARS



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With a butterscotch flavor, these tasty bars have always been welcomed with open arms by my family. Since they're simple to make, kids can have fun pitching in.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans (batter will be thick). , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT PECAN DREAMS COOKIE



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This is an old recipe from my Mother-In-law

Provided by Laurie Arndt

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter, softened
1 egg
1 c sugar
3 c coconut
2 3/4 c flour,sifted
1/2 tsp baking soda
additional coconut for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter well. Add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy. Add the egg and then the coconut. Add the flour and baking soda.
  • 2. Separate in 6 portions and forming rolls about 1-inch wide then roll into more coconut. Wrap in wax paper gently to keep them as round as possible. Keep in refrigerator until firm. Slice 1/2-inch thick.
  • 3. Brush top of each slice with egg yolk beaten with 1 TBSP.milk. Place a whole pecan on each cookie.
  • 4. Bake at 325 degree oven on a greased cookie sheet till golden brown. Bake 30 minutes.

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