**Pecan Praline Lace Cookies: A Delicate and Crunchy Treat**
Indulge in the delightful pecan praline lace cookies, a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate crunch of a lace cookie with the sweet and nutty flavors of pecan pralines. These cookies are not only visually stunning with their intricate lace-like patterns, but they also offer a unique taste experience that is both light and satisfying. In this article, we will explore the art of making these delectable cookies with two enticing recipes: the classic pecan praline lace cookies and a tempting chocolate-dipped variation. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these exquisite treats.
LACE COOKIES
Light and crispy, these cookies melt in y our mouth, while the plump pecan perched on top provides a little crunch. They're delicate when t hey come out of the oven, so keep them on the foil until completely cool, then carefully remove.-Bonnie Thompson, Cave City, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine chopped pecans and sugar; cover and process until nuts are ground. Transfer to a small bowl; add flour, baking powder and salt. In a bowl beat egg; add butter and vanilla. Stir into pecan mixture. , Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 in. apart onto lightly greased foil-lined baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each cookie. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and lacy. Allow cookies to cool completely before carefully removing from foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PECAN LACE COOKIES II
These caramel beauties can be shaped while they are cooling, to become edible bowls for exotic desserts. If left on the parchment to cool, they will become a caramel-colored snowflake of flavor. Drizzle chocolate on them after cooling for an added bonus.
Provided by Jim Jeremiah
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Toss together the flour and pecans and stir into the boiling mixture. Bring the mixture to a second boil before removing from heat. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be at least 4 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until evenly brown. If molding the cookies into shapes, allow to cool for a minute, until cool enough to handle, but still really hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
PECAN PRALINES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 15 to 20 pralines
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except the pecans in a heavy saucepan. Over medium heat stir mixture until it comes to a boil. Turn heat down to medium-low and continue to stir. Spoon mixture up on sides of pan to melt any sugar that hasn't melted.
- Cook until mixture reaches 238 to 241 degrees F on a candy thermometer or soft ball stage. Stir in the pecans. Remove from heat. Stir until the mixture begins to thicken and becomes creamy and cloudy. Drop onto parchment paper, buttered pan or buttered marble slab, using a spoon or ice cream scoop. Let cool.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
TOFFEE LACE CUPS
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except flour in a small, heavy saucepan over med-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Once mixture is at a boil, stir constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and sift in flour a little at a time, stirring to combine each addition before adding the next. Cool to room temperature or refrigerate for later use. (If refrigerated, allow mixture to come up to room temperature before cooking.)
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a backing pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper and spoon out mixture with a metal soup spoon or a number 50 disher. Cookies will spread out like crazy, so place dollops 6 to 8 inches apart. Bake 18 minutes or until deep mahogany brown.
- To form into cups, use a metal spatula to transfer the hot candy disks to the bottoms of inverted ramekins or custard cups. (Have a ramekin for each disk, or the disks will set before you can get through them all.) Work quickly and the disks will conform to the shape of the cups. Remove when cool and store wrapped with paper towel inside resealable plastic bags.
- Variation:While hot, disks can be cut into shapes with a pizza cutter and used as garnish for other desserts, or l
PERFECTLY PECAN PRALINE COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Praline:
- In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together constantly the sugar and water. Cook until boiling for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until the syrup is golden brown in color. It is important to remove the saucepan from the heat just as the sugar begins to darken to an amber color. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup pecans. Carefully pour the hot mixture onto a parchment lined sheet tray. Let cool until completely firm. Transfer to a plastic bag, crush with a rolling pin, and reserve for the cookie dough.
- Cookies:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together with a hand mixer. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Stir in the flour and baking soda and mix until incorporated. Fold in the reserved crushed praline until combined. Drop 1 tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop of the dough onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
- While the cookies are baking, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and stir until smooth. When the cookies are done drizzle the white chocolate over the cookies and sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
OATMEAL LACE COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter with the sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and the sugar is almost dissolved, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the oats, flour, vanilla and salt. Let cool 10 minutes, then stir in the egg white.
- Drop 6 rounded tablespoonfuls of batter onto each prepared baking sheet, about 3 1/2 inches apart. Spread each mound into a 3-inch circle. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets until firm, about 3 minutes, then carefully remove using a thin metal spatula and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Drizzle on the cookies and let set, about 30 minutes.
LACE COOKIES WITH ORANGE-MASCARPONE FILLING AND RASPBERRIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 to 30 cookies about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Lace Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 18 by 12-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the pecans and sugar in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until the nuts are coarsely chopped. Add the butter, flour, molasses, cream, and vanilla and process until well mixed and the nuts are finely chopped. Transfer the dough to a bowl.
- Place heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough on the foil-lined baking sheet, spacing the cookies far apart and leaving lots of room to expand¿makes only 6 cookies at a time.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until bubbly all over and golden brown. Watch the cookies carefully, as they turn from brown to burned very quickly; the baking time may need to be adjusted according to your oven. Remove from the oven and place, still on the foil, on a cake rack to cool completely. Continue to bake the cookies in batches until all the dough is used. (Make extra cookies, as they are very fragile and break easily.) Once they are cooled, very carefully peel the foil away from the back of the lace cookies; it is very easy to break the cookies. If holding the cookies for any length of time, place in an airtight container.
- For the Orange Mascarpone Filling:
- Place the cream in a small bowl and whip by hand or with an electric mixer until fairly stiff. Using a whisk, stir in the mascarpone, liqueur, sugar, and orange zest until the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to over mix, because the mascarpone might separate. Use immediately, or set aside and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
- To assemble, place 1 lace cookie on a dessert plate. Spread 1 tablespoon of the filling gently over the cookie, or pipe, using a pastry bag. Place 4 raspberries, equally spaced, on the filling. Place a third cookie on top of the raspberries and top with 1 tablespoon of the filling. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
- Garnish each dessert with 3 or 4 raspberries and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help the cookies achieve their signature light and airy texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
- For a more pronounced praline flavor, use a dark brown sugar.
- Be sure to toast the pecans before using them in the recipe. This will enhance their flavor and add a nutty aroma to the cookies.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Pecan Praline Lace Cookies are an elegant and flavorful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy, delicate texture and rich praline flavor, 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 Lace Cookies a try.
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