Scrumptious Praline Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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A delicious praline cookie recipe that is one of my favorites-is very rich but very yummy! :) Ingredients:
1 2/3 c. ap flour |
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder |
1/2 tsp. salt |
8 tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter |
2 1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed |
1 large egg |
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract |
1/2 c. heavy cream, plus more if necessary |
1 c. sifted confectioner's sugar |
1 c. pecan halves, toasted and broken into large pieces |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl cream together butter and 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. Add egg and vanilla.
6. Beat until fully combined.
7. Add dry ingredients, and beat on low speed until combined.
8. Drop batter in rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake until firm and barely golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
10. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies from pan to wire rack.
11. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 1 cup light brown sugar and cream.
12. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
13. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
14. Remove from heat.
15. Add confectioner's sugar and whisk until smooth.
16. (If frosting thickens, thin with cream.)
17. Add pecan pieces.
18. Place cookies on a cooling rack over a lined baking pan.
19. Spoon about 1/2 tsp. praline mixture onto each cookie.
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