Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Pecan Praline Cookies adorned with a velvety Brown Sugar Frosting. These cookies are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a crisp exterior that gives way to a chewy, pecan-studded interior. The Brown Sugar Frosting adds a touch of sweetness and richness, perfectly complementing the nutty flavor of the pecans. This recipe also includes variations for a Chocolate Ganache Frosting and a Maple Glaze, allowing you to customize your cookies to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic frosting, a decadent ganache, or a sweet and sticky glaze, these Pecan Praline Cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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PECAN PRALINE COOKIES
Pecan Praline Cookies ~ these irresistible chewy brown sugar cookies are topped with a layer of caramel pecan praline ~ you won't be able to keep your hands off them!
Provided by Sue Moran
Categories Dessert
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350F
- Line a heavy duty baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the confectioner's sugar until smooth.
- 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.
- Top right away with the chopped nuts. The praline will harden as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
PECAN PRALINE COOKIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by cecelia26_
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- COOKIES: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add sugars, mixing well. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, soda and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in the chopped pecans. Chill dough for 30 minutes. When chilled, remove from the refrigerator. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls of dough on un-greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10 - 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. When cool, spread Brown Sugar Frosting over the tops of the cookies. Top each with a pecan half before the icing sets. BROWN SUGAR FROSTING: Combine brown sugar and half & half in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Add 1½ cups powdered sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add a little more powdered sugar, if needed, to achieve a desired spreading consistency.
PRALINE COOKIES
These cookies are both crisp and chewy. They can be frozen after they're iced for real convenience. With two small children, that's a great way to have my baking done ahead of time for holidays or special occasions. The only problem is hiding them so my husband can't find them! -Melody Sroufe, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill until dough is easy to handle, about 1 hour. , Form into 1-in. balls; place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten cookies slightly with fingers; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon pecans. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine the brown sugar and cream in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN PRALINE COOKIES
This recipe was printed in today's local paper--brown sugar cookies topped with pecans and a caramel icing. Mmmm...;)
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Blend in the egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Shape Tbsp.
- of dough into balls; space 2" apart on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned; cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix the brown sugar and heavy cream; bring to a boil.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Dip the bottoms of the pecans into the icing and place 2 on each cookie; drizzle tops with more icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 74.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- For the best praline flavor, use fresh pecans. If you only have access to stale pecans, toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can make your own by combining 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses.
Conclusion:
These pecan praline cookies with brown sugar frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from holiday parties to bake sales. With their chewy texture, buttery flavor, and sweet praline filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these pecan praline cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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