Best Coconut Pecan Joys Recipes

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ALMOND JOY COOKIES - JUST 4 INGREDIENTS!



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These easy Almond Joy Cookies take just four ingredients and don't even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix 'em up and throw 'em in the oven EASY! You're going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 14 oz bag sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped lightly salted almonds (I used Blue Diamond Low Sodium Lightly Salted - light blue bag)
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (regular or fat-free works)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Moisten the tips of your fingers with water and shape into discs. Pat the tops flat.
  • Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheet.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING II



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This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake.

Provided by AUNT B

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

COCONUT-PECAN COOKIES



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This is a buttery coconut-pecan cookie. The crunch comes from the pecans and coconut, but the cookie itself is chewy. I do not add salt to this recipe, as I think with salted butter enough salt is present.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast coconut flakes and pecans in batches until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in toasted pecans and coconut.
  • Place scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheet using a 1 1/2-tablespoon spring-hinged scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

COCONUT JOYS



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This originally comes from one of the Southern Living Christmas Family Favorites. I like mine a lot smaller than in the original recipe and I use a lot more chocolate! I make these almost every Christmas I make cookies to give out!

Provided by Gaia22

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen joys

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 cups flaked coconut (I like Mounds brand coconut)
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate morsel

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in large pot over low heat. Take the pot off the heat.
  • Stir in sugar and coconut.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch balls and place on a large cookie sheet or sheet pan.
  • Submerge chocolate morsels bag in simmering hot water until melted, about 5 minutes. Snip a tiny piece off one corner of the bag. Drizzle chocolate over the joys.
  • Chill on cookie sheet until balls are firm and chocolate is set before storing in bags or serving.
  • In general, try to store these in the refrigerator. I am okay with them out of fridge in gift boxes for a while though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.8, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 223.5, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 74.9, Protein 2.7

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 (ALMOND) JOYS



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These do not look like Mounds or Almond Joys, but the taste is very similar. I make these every Christmas along with my cookies and they are very easy and quick to make. They are very pretty on a tray when placed in decorated mini muffin liners.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 36 candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or 2 ounces milk chocolate chips, melted
almond halves or slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine melted butter, sugar and coconut and mix well.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls into balls and place on cookie or baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
  • Flatten each ball slightly by making an indentation in the center with thumb or finger.
  • Fill centers with melted chocolate.
  • Place an almond half or sliver on top, if desired.
  • Chill until firm and store in refrigerator.

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