Description
These Praline Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and crunchy pecans, dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect finish. Crispy around the edges and soft inside, they make an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
Topping
- Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
- Melt Butter: Microwave the butter on HIGH for 40-45 seconds until completely melted, providing a smooth base for the dough.
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar, sugar, lightly beaten egg, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans evenly.
- Form Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet to allow space for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Finish: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly chopped pecans to add crunch and flavor.
- Watch the baking time closely, as overbaking can make cookies too crisp.
- Allow cookies to cool before sprinkling powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
