No Bake Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1/2 cup Evaporated milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, sliced
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Pecan halves or pieces 🥜
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded sweetened coconut 🥥
- A pinch of Salt 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep Your Space: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. 📝
- The Boil: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. 🍯
- The Countdown: Once it reaches a full rolling boil, let it cook for exactly 2 to 3 minutes (until it reaches the “soft ball” stage). Keep stirring so it doesn’t burn! 🔥
- The Mix-In: Remove from heat. Immediately stir in the vanilla, salt, pecans, and shredded coconut. 🥥🥜
- Be Quick: Stir vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to slightly thicken and lose its gloss. 🥄
- Scoop & Set: Drop rounded tablespoons onto your prepared paper. They will spread slightly and set quickly! ⌛
- Patience: Let them cool completely (about 30 minutes) until they are firm and easy to peel off the paper.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Check the Weather: Pralines set best on dry days! If it’s very humid, they might stay a bit soft (but they’ll still taste amazing). ☁️
- Toasted Crunch: For extra flavor, toast your pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them to the mix! 🌰
