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These chewy low carb pecan coconut cookies are easy to make with just a few ingredients. Flourless, dairy free and gluten free cookies too.
The texture of these pecan cookies improves the next day if you can wait! They will firm up but still have a sweet coconut chewy texture.
If you enjoy our pecan butter cookies and like coconut then you will enjoy these cookies too!
How to make pecan coconut cookies
With just a few low carb store ingredients, you can quickly make a batch of chewy cookies. All you need to make these is pecans, desiccated coconut, low carb sweetener, an egg, baking soda and vanilla.
The coconut must be dried desiccated coconut that is unsweetened. I tried with recipe with fresh coconut and it did not work.
The sweetener
For the low carb sweetener we used Besti monkfruit but a batch or two made with golden low carb sweetener were extra tasty!
Can these be made without a food processor
Processing the pecans and coconut in the food processor turns them into a nut and coconut butter which forms the cookie dough. However, if you don't have a food processor these low carb pecan coconut cookies can be made by using store bought pecan and coconut butters. Check the labels for sugar though.
Can you make these cookies vegan?
You can leave out the egg to make them vegan and they still yield a nice moist cookie.
Recipe Tips
Add different flavours to the cookie dough. Cinnamon is great and even a dash of orange rind would be tasty.
Serve the cookies with chopped pecans and coconut flakes on top for extra crunch and texture.
More low carb cookies to bake
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Coconut Cookies
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This recipe was originally published in June 2014. The recipe has been tweaked and the photos and contented updated.
Pecan Coconut Cookies
Angela Coleby
Easy and chewy pecan and coconut cookies made with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American, Low Carb
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 111 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup desiccated coconut unsweetened
- 2 cups pecans
- ½ cup monkfruit or other low carb sweetener
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
Place the pecan nuts in a food processor and blitz until smooth. You may need to occasionally scrape the sides whilst doing this.
Add the coconut and blitz until smooth.
Add the egg, sweetener and vanilla and pulse until smooth.
Use a small to medium cookie scooper and place a ball of the cookie dough on the baking tray. Repeat for all of the dough.
OR take about a tablespoon amount of the cookie dough mixture and using your hands, mould into a cookie shape. Place on the baking tray.
OR take about a tablespoon amount of the cookie dough mixture and using your hands, mold into a cookie shape. Place on the baking tray.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until firm and golden.
Allow to cool, then devour!
Notes
Makes 18 cookies
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 11gFiber: 2g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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Comments
Lyn Francis
Ok, dear Angela, I had a brain wave when I was making these for the umpteenth time . I squashed some dough into a mini muffin pan and baked. When I took it out of the oven I straight away put in some dark choc , which melted of course . Voila !Instant pecan chocolate mini tarts! delish!
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Angela Coleby
You may have heard my loud squeal this morning as I read it, even across the oceans! Genius!! I will be trying this!!
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Sophia
I need to know how much Carbs and Fat ?
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Divalicious
Hi Sophia, I've updated the nutritional content on the recipe.
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lina
I love your recipes. They are so delicious and easy to make! I tried the cauliflower pizza, peanut butter chocolate cookies, pecan cookies.....so good!
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Divalicious
Thanks Lina! So glad you enjoy them as much as my Chief Taster! Thanks for popping by!
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Divalicious
Hi! I process them until they are smooth, like peanut butter. Perhaps turn your oven down to 180c? My oven is currently rubbish and I think I need to have it at a higher heat than is really needed. Awwh, so sweet of you am delighted you like the recipes!
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Nicolette Richards
Thank you - I will give them another go soon. Have you ever considered publishing a book? There is a lot more interest in the UK in low carb eating and indeed Annie Bell who has published numerous fabulous cookery books has just published a new low carb cookery book. I used Rose Elliott's low carb vegetarian cookery book first of all but your recipes are a lot more adventurous, tasty and reliable plus my non-vegetarian husband enjoys them too (especially the bread rolls!). Put me down for a copy if you ever write one! Best wishes Nicky
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Divalicious
Hi Nicky! Awwwh, shucks and thanks for your kind words. I also love Rose Elliott!! Just wish she would do more books. Spookily enough, many years ago I used to work in publishing (in the finance department) so have a scary insight into how non-profitable books can be! If I ever do publish one, you are first on my list for a copy!! Am smiling away to myself, as your Chief Taster is the same as mine..(non-veggie but happy with a plate of veggies at times!). So glad you are enjoying the recipes and thanks for popping by xx
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Divalicious
Thanks! Will check out your blog too!
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Manny Rutinel
Thank you so much! I look forward to future interactions with you. Feel free to follow me on any social media site and I’ll gladly follow right back! 🙂
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Manny Rutinel
Thank you so much! I look forward to future interactions with you. Feel free to follow me on any social media site and I’ll gladly follow you right back! 🙂
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Manny Rutinel
Oops! I accidentally posted twice because it told me that it didn't post (but it did) :/
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Divalicious
No worries!
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Divalicious
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them and thanks for popping by!
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