Coconut Praline Cookies are soft, chewy cookies made with coconut and a sweet caramel-like praline flavor from brown sugar, butter, and toasted nuts. They’re rich, buttery, and slightly crisp on the edges with a nutty coconut crunch.
What they are
- Coconut-based cookie dough
- Sweet praline-style caramel flavor
- Often include pecans or walnuts
- Chewy center with lightly crisp edges
Key ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- Butter
- Brown sugar (key praline flavor)
- White sugar (optional)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda or baking powder
- Salt
Optional mix-ins
- Pecans or walnuts (toasted for best flavor)
- White chocolate chips
- Caramel bits
How to make Coconut Praline Cookies
1. Mix wet ingredients
- Cream butter with brown sugar and white sugar
- Add eggs and vanilla
- Mix until smooth and fluffy
2. Add dry ingredients
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt
- Slowly mix into wet ingredients
- Stir in shredded coconut
3. Add praline crunch
- Fold in chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- Optional: add caramel bits or chocolate chips
4. Bake
- Drop spoonfuls onto baking tray
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes
- Until edges are golden
5. Cool
- Let cookies cool on tray for a few minutes
- Then transfer to rack
Flavor & texture
- Sweet caramel-like praline flavor
- Chewy coconut interior
- Crunchy nuts
- Slightly crisp edges
Tips for best results
- Toast nuts for deeper praline flavor
- Don’t overbake (keeps cookies soft and chewy)
- Chill dough if it’s too soft before baking
- Use brown sugar for rich caramel taste
Variations
- Coconut praline chocolate cookies (add chocolate chips)
- Chewy coconut caramel cookies (extra caramel bits)
- Nut-free version (skip pecans, add more coconut)
- Crispy version (bake slightly longer)
Serving ideas
- With coffee or tea
- Holiday cookie trays
- Dessert snack boxes
- Gift cookies
If you want, I can give you a Southern-style praline coconut cookie recipe (more caramel-heavy) or a soft bakery-style jumbo cookie version with gooey centers.
