Go Back
Stack of salted oatmeal pecan cookies topped with flaky sea salt on a wooden board.

Super Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Pecan Cookies

Indulge in these irresistible cookies featuring a perfect balance of chewy oats, sweet shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped in a super soft, buttery dough.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats not instant
  • 1 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer (stand or hand)
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Cookie Scoop (1.5-2 tbsp)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Combine and Mix-ins
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats, shredded sweetened coconut, and chopped pecans using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5-2 tablespoons each, or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft and slightly underbaked. The cookies will set further as they cool.
Cooling
  1. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. This helps them firm up and prevents crumbling.
  2. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy these super soft and chewy oatmeal coconut pecan cookies!

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake them slightly. If you prefer crispier edges, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage. You can also freeze the raw cookie dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.