Best 5 Coconut Vanilla Glazed Pecan Cookies By Freda Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with these delectable Coconut-Vanilla Glazed Pecan Cookies, crafted by the culinary genius, Freda. A symphony of flavors and textures, these cookies promise an unforgettable taste experience. The buttery shortbread dough, infused with a hint of coconut extract, forms the perfect base for the crunchy pecan topping. Each bite reveals a burst of nutty goodness, complemented by a luscious coconut-vanilla glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and sophistication.

But that's not all! This article features a collection of equally tempting recipes, each offering a unique taste adventure. From the classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, with their gooey chocolate chips and crisp edges, to the decadent Red Velvet Cookies, bursting with vibrant color and rich flavor, there's something to satisfy every palate.

For those who prefer a chewy delight, the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a must-try. Plump raisins and hearty oats create a harmonious blend of textures, while the cinnamon and nutmeg spices add a warm and inviting aroma. And for a truly indulgent treat, venture into the realm of the Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a combination of sweet and salty flavors, these cookies are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

VANILLA-GLAZED PECAN COCONUT COOKIE SCONES



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Make and share this Vanilla-Glazed Pecan Coconut Cookie Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Scones

Time 55m

Yield 12 cookie scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (17 ounce) package Pillsbury pecan swirl quick bread and coffeecake mix
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup coconut
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 -6 teaspoons milk
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F; spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, swirl mix from packet and pecans from foil packet; mix well. Add butter; with pastry blender or fork, mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring until soft dough forms.
  • On lightly floured surface, pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. With 2 1/2-inch floured cutter, cut dough into rounds. Pat scraps of dough to 1/2-inch thickness for additional scones. Place on sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375°F for 12 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; place on wire rack. Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency; blend until smooth. Spread glaze over warm scones. Sprinkle with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 1.3

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

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 VANILLA GLAZED PECAN COOKIES BY FREDA



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COCONUT COOKIES Plus, This is made with a mix, and only makes about a dozen cookies but this is a really tasty cookie. Pecans and coconut add to the flavor of these cookies. Then there is the glaze, Its a vanilla Glaze, I have also added a little rum flavoring to these and OH MY GOODNESS, it really adds something to this...

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COCONUT COOKIES
1 plg pecan swirl quick bread & coffee cake mix
3 TBS butter, melted
1 tsp coconut, or vanilla flavoring
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 C coconut, flaked
3 Tbs half an half, or egg nog
GLAZE
1 C pdr sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract, or (rum, or coconut flavoring )
4 to 6 tsp milk or eggnog
TOPPING FOR COOKIES
1/4 C coconut
1/4 C chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven @ 375 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with no stick PAM spray. Mix together Bread mix, Add Butter, Blend with fork or Pastry blender. Mix till coarse crumbly mixture
  • 2. Add Flavoring, & egg, Mix well. Stir in Coconut and half an half (or egg-nog,) stir til soft dough forms.
  • 3. On Lightly floured surface, pat dough out to 1/2" thickness, cut with 2" round or square, cookie cutter, Place on pam sprayed cookie sheet.
  • 4. BAKE; 12-16 min, or til light golden brown. Cool 2-4 min then remove from cookie sheet. Cool another 10 min.
  • 5. GLAZE; in a small bowl mix all the glaze ingredients, adding enough milk or nog to desired consistency, Blend until smooth and no lumps. spread glaze over cookies. TOPPING; Immediately sprinkle glazed tops with coconut and pecans. These not only look pretty but these taste wonderful.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients mix together more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before glazing them. This will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

These coconut-vanilla glazed pecan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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