Christmas Pajas Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these festive Christmas Pajas Cookies! A modern twist on a Mexican candy-like cookie, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for the holidays. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are guaranteed to be a Christmas hit!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 108.7 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Christmas Pajas Cookies

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How to Make Christmas Pajas Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss 1 cup pecan halves with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until evenly coated.
  3. Spread pecans in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely, then roughly chop.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped pecans with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Mix with a wooden spoon until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Gently flatten each cookie to a 2 1/4-inch diameter circle. (Cookies will not spread significantly.)
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the coconut is very pale golden. Watch carefully to prevent browning.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

20g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Christmas Pajas Cookies?

Christmas Pajas Cookies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Christmas Pajas Cookies?

Christmas Pajas Cookies has approximately 108.7 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Christmas Pajas Cookies?

The key ingredients for Christmas Pajas Cookies are Pecan Halves, Unsalted Butter, Sweetened Flaked Coconut, Dried Cranberries, Semisweet Chocolate Morsel, Sweetened Condensed Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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