Praline Pecan Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of these Praline Pecan Cookies—soft, buttery treats packed with crunchy chopped pecans and finished with a luscious praline glaze. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of brown and granulated sugar, these cookies achieve the ideal balance of richness and texture. The praline glaze, made from light brown sugar, cream, and powdered sugar, adds a glossy, caramel-like topping that takes these cookies to a new level of decadence. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or an indulgent snack. Serve them with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a truly Southern-inspired dessert experience!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar (for praline glaze)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for praline glaze)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Gently fold in 1.5 cups of chopped pecans.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the praline glaze, combine 0.5 cup of light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Whisk in 0.5 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and slightly thickened.
Drizzle the praline glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.9 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 527 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 1857 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 685.9 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 481.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1465 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
