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Pecan Praline Cookies
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Pecan Praline Cookies

Pecan Praline Cookies are buttery cookies made with brown sugar and chopped pecans, topped with a rich praline frosting made from cream and sugars. They have a soft texture with a balance of sweet caramel-like flavors from the praline topping, contrasting with the nutty crunch of pecans. These cookies are baked to a light golden brown and cooled before spreading the thick praline frosting, making for a decadent dessert or treat to share.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar you can use light brown, packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
praline frosting
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1 cup pecan finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Set oven to 350F
  2. Line a heavy duty baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Toss the flour, soda, and salt together to blend well, and then add to the butter mixture, beating just until the dough comes together and everything is well incorporated.
  5. Use a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto the baking sheet. Space the cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes (mine took exactly 11 minutes.) Cool the cookies for a few minutes on the pan so they can set, and then transfer to a cooling rack.
  6. To make the frosting put the cream and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Break up any lumps in the brown sugar while you stir. Once it comes to a boil, boil for 2 minutes (set the timer.)
  7. Remove from the heat and whisk in the confectioner's sugar until smooth.
  8. Let the praline cool a little bit so it thickens up, and then spread onto the cookies. Note: if your praline is very thin, beat in more sifted confectioner's sugar.
  9. Top right away with the chopped nuts. The praline will harden as it cools.

Notes

  • This recipe is adapted from Paula Deen's fall baking collection.
  • Use room temperature butter for best creaming results to get fluffy cookie dough.
  • After baking, let cookies cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a rack to help them set.
  • Praline frosting should be spread while warm to achieve a smooth, slightly thick coating.
  • Chopped pecans in the frosting add crunch and enhance pecan flavor throughout.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.