Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut pecan chocolate chip cookies are soft, buttery treats made with rich chocolate chips, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Crisp around the edges yet chewy in the center, these cookies are incredibly satisfying in every bite.

What makes this recipe a favorite is how effortless it is—there’s no chilling required, and everything comes together quickly in just one bowl. The combination of toasted coconut, nutty pecans, and melty chocolate chips creates a classic cookie you’ll want to bake again and again.

Perfect for any season, these soft and chewy coconut pecan chocolate chip cookies are ideal for cookie jars, holiday platters, or everyday sweet cravings. Let’s dive into this easy and delicious homemade cookie recipe!

If you love these Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies, don’t miss our Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake and Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe for more easy gluten-free desserts.

Ingredients for Cookies

• 1 cup shredded coconut 
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup melted butter
• ⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Cooling rack

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Melt the butter in a bowl and then beat the brown sugar and white sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is soft and fluffy. 

Step 3: Add eggs and vanilla essence to it. Beat to combine. Add flour and baking soda. Mix until the dough comes together.

Step 4:  Add chocolate chips, chopped pecans and shredded coconut and mix gently until combined.

Step 5: To make the scoops, prepare a 1 or 1/2 tablespoon scoop and place the scoops of dough on the baking pan.

Step 6: Place them into the ready oven and bake until they are lightly brown, 10-12 min.  

Step 7: It should be allowed to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Remove very gently from the baking sheet and place on a cooling rack. Cool and enjoy.

Storage Tips

Store: Coconut pecan chocolate chips cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Refrigerator: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

Freeze: For long-term storage, you can choose to freeze them. Place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container. These will stay good for up to three months in the fridge. Best served at room temperature, so take a little out of the refrigerator before eating.

Pro Tips for Perfect Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Toast the coconut and pecans for deeper flavor. Lightly toast them in a dry pan or oven for a few minutes before mixing—this enhances their nutty aroma and crunch.

2. Use room-temperature butter for the best texture. Soft butter blends smoothly with sugar, creating a tender and chewy cookie crumb.

3. Don’t overmix the dough. Once the flour is added, mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the cookies dense instead of soft.

4. Measure flour correctly. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off. Too much flour can make the cookies dry.

5. Chill briefly if cookies spread too much. Although chilling isn’t required, resting the dough for 15–20 minutes helps keep thicker cookies.

6. Bake until edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.

7. Let cookies cool on the pan first. Allowing them to rest for 10 minutes helps set the structure and keeps them from breaking.

8. Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for balanced sweetness, especially if using sweetened coconut.

Nutrition

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.

• Calories: 127 kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 14g 
• Calcium: 9mg
• Cholesterol: 14mg
• Fiber: 1g 
• Fat: 8g 
• Saturated Fat: 3g 
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g 
• Monounsaturated Fat: 3g 
• Protein: 1g 
• Potassium: 46mg 
• Sodium: 59mg  · 
• Sugar: 8g  
• Iron: 1mg

More Chocolate Chips Cookies Recipes To Try

• Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies 
• Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chips Ahoy S’mores Cookies
• Pancake Mix Cookies

FAQs

Are these the same as the coconut pecan chocolate chips cookie prepared using sweetened condensed milk? 

A: Cookies made with sweetened condensed milk, on the other hand, are cooked in a pan and resemble fudge and the taste of pecan praline. 

Are these pecan coconut cookies similar to cowboy cookies? 

A: Cowboy cookies are very much close to coconut pecan cookies. The only major difference I found in these cookies is that the cowboy cookies contain oats, chocolate chips, and ground cinnamon. 

Can I make these coconut pecan chocolate chips cookies smaller? 

A: About 2 tablespoons of cookie dough is what I use when scooping with a medium all-purpose cookie scoop to yield tender and chewy sugar cookies. But, if you wish, you can make little (about 1 tablespoon) cookies instead. For this size of cookie, make sure you bake for 7–9 minutes. If you want to make a bigger cookie, take a big cookie scoop which is 3 tablespoons, and cook for 12–14 minutes.

Final Thoughts

This coconut pecan chocolate chip cookie recipe is a good example of how coconut and pecan can be used in baked items. It is a delicious creation in which there is a proper combination of juicy fruit and amazing textures in our mouths. Here are cookies that require only basic cooking utensils and primary cooking ingredients, making them suitable for anyone, whether novice or professional. All can be enjoyed warm, right out of the oven, or they can be saved and baked again and again to complement any dessert table. Coconut pecan cookies are easy to make and delicious for anyone willing to try out this recipe today!