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Sweet Southern Charm: Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-2½ cups chopped pecans
  • 2½ cups grated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Prepare Ingredients: Have the pecans, coconut, and vanilla extract ready and set aside.
  • Combine and Cook: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and butter. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in Flavors: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the pecans, coconut, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir to Cool: Continue stirring the mixture for about 4 minutes or until it begins to thicken slightly.
  • Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto wax paper, forming small mounds.
  • Set: Allow the cookies to cool and harden on the wax paper, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve: Once set, peel the cookies off the wax paper and enjoy your homemade Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies.
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