Texas Pecan Praline Cookies

There are pecan orchard's and pecan trees all around us and in the fall of the year when pecan harvest is going on there are plenty of pecans for everyone including the little squirrels. A favorite southern treat is a praline, so for this recipe I am combining a nice spice cookie with a praline topping making this a very special cookie! This cookie is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside topped with fresh pecans from East Texas, just delicious!

First We Make The Cookies

 Next The Praline Topping

Pour The Praline Topping Over 

The Cooled Cookies

Top With Pecans

Texas Pecan Praline Cookies

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar,divided

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

In a large electric mixing bowl, whip the butter, 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth and fluffy, 4 to 4 minutes.

Add the egg and vanilla, beating until combined.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined. 

Drop the cookie dough with a 1-1/2 inch scoop onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degree oven for 12 minutes, until lightly browned.

Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let cool completely before frosting.

Topping

In a saucepan, bring the cream and 1/2 cup brown sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat, and stir in confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. If you want the sauce thicker just add more confectioners' sugar a little at a time, then stirring until smooth.

Spread the praline sauce over the top of the cooled cookies and sprinkle the pecans on top.

Let set for 2 hours on the rack before storing.

Can be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Enjoy!

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When the pecans are ready,it is always time to make Texas Pecan Praline Cookies, its a tradition! I sure am glad you were here today to enjoy these cookies. Hope you have a great week and wish I could send you home with a bag full of pecans. Take care now and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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