Description
Delicious pecan praline cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy inside, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g