LOADED COCONUT PECAN COOKIES

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If you love coconut and pecans, you'll love these cookies! These little cookies are nice and soft and are packed full of coconut and pecan flavor. I got the recipe from a friend but made a few changes to fit my tastes. Delish!

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter (i use real butter, but i'm sure it would work fine with margarine- might not be QUITE as tasty, thou)
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups pecans
1 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  • Mix in 1 cup coconut, saving the other 3/4 cup for later use.
  • Combine flour, pecans, and baking soda in small bowl. Mix into coconut mixture.
  • Once well mixed, sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup coconut on work surface.
  • Divide dough into 3 parts and form into rolls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Roll dough in coconut until coated.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. (dough can be frozen up to 6 weeks).
  • Cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes. My oven takes 15.
  • Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 175.5, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2.9

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