Best 9 Coconut Pecan Joys Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Coconut Pecan Joys, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats feature a chewy coconut filling enveloped in a layer of rich chocolate, then adorned with pecan halves for a satisfying crunch. With three tempting variations – classic, chocolate-dipped, and white chocolate-dipped – these Coconut Pecan Joys offer a trio of irresistible options to suit every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps to create these delectable confections in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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SHORTCUT COCONUT-PECAN CHOCOLATE TASSIES



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You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a little melted chocolate after taking them out of the oven. -Deb Villenauve, Krakow, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup coconut-pecan frosting
Optional: Pecan halves and melted semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cake mix and oats; stir in egg and melted butter. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Press onto bottom and up sides of greased mini muffin cups., Bake just until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing to wire racks; cool completely., Top each with about 1 teaspoon frosting. If desired, top with pecans or drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT PECAN COOKIES



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Pecan Sandies, meet Snickerdoodles! These cookies are very moist and chewy... and turned out looking just perfect.

Provided by Jennifer Jones

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
1 c butter
1 c coconut
1 c pecans, chopped
2 eggs
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix sugars, butter, and eggs. Add vanilla and mix well. Mix in flour, then add coconut and pecans; mix well.
  • 3. Roll into walnut size balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
  • 4. Bake until lightly golden brown.

BEST COCONUT PECAN COOKIES



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I gave cookies to friends every year, and these are a favorite. Freeze the dough in logs, then slice and bake the crisp, buttery, coconut pecan cookies when you need them. -Betty Matthews, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
Pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups coconut., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in. long roll. Roll in remaining coconut. Wrap tightly in waxed paper; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT JOYS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Renna

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and coconut; shape into 3/4-inch balls. Chill until firm. Place chocolate chips in a small heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag; seal. Submerge in hot water until chocolate melts. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag, and drizzle chocolate over coconut balls. Let candies stand until firm; store in refrigerator. Want Chocolate-Covered Coconut Joys. Simply microwave 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips in 2-cup glass measuring cup at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice. Then dip coconut candies into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip, and place on wax paper. Let candies stand until firm; store in refrigerator.

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 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 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

PECAN COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These cookies have a great coconut flavor. You can use all butter, if you prefer.

Provided by Bake4fun

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter-flavored shortening
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in another bowl until smooth. Beat eggs into butter mixture one at a time, adding coconut extract and vanilla extract with the last egg. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture and fold in coconut, pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.
  • Scoop up dough by spoonfuls and roll into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten dough balls slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 12.4 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

Tips for Making Coconut Pecan Joys

- Use good quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the candy will taste. - Make sure the coconut is finely shredded. This will help it to adhere to the candy. - Toast the pecans for a few minutes to bring out their flavor. - Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. - Let the candy cool completely before cutting it into pieces. This will help it to set properly.

Conclusion

Coconut Pecan Joys are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a candy that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Coconut Pecan Joys a try!

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