Coconut-Pecan Cookies

By Kbird

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1 egg
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/3 c. coconut
• 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• Cookies:
• 1 c. butter, softened
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 c. (24 oz.) chocolate chips, divided
• 1/4 c. coconut

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cookies:
Cream butter and the sugars; add the eggs and vanilla next. Then gradually add the dry ingredients.

Add 2 c. chips and coconut. Bake at 350 degrees 8-10 minutes. Melt the rest of the chocolate chips. Frost the cookies; then drizzle with the melted chocolate.

Frosting:
Combine egg, milk, sugar, and butter. Cook and stir 10-12 minutes. Stir in coconut and the pecans.