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Coconut Pecan Toffee Cookies

Delicious chewy cookies filled with crunchy Rice Krispies, toasted pecans, sweet coconut, and buttery toffee bits. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 24 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup butter (very soft) Use very soft butter, not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mild-tasting oil (sunflower, grapeseed, canola, or safflower) A neutral oil keeps the flavor light.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut For less sweetness, use unsweetened coconut.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast for added flavor if desired.
  • 1 cup toffee bits If large, chop them for better distribution.
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional) For a contrast in textures.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the very soft butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Stir until creamy and evenly combined.
  • Add the egg and mix well.
  • Slowly pour in the oil while stirring; continue until fully combined, then add the vanilla and mix.

Mix Dough

  • Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt evenly over the wet mixture. Stir until the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the Rice Krispies, rolled oats, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and toffee bits until evenly distributed.

Baking

  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoons to drop uniform mounds of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Optionally, for a decorative top, bake 10 minutes, remove from oven, press in extra pecan halves and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, then return to the oven for another 6–10 minutes.

Cooling

  • Let cookies cool on the pan for 3–4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze up to 3 months.