Texas Pecan Praline Cookies

Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
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


Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
 Next The Praline Topping

Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Pour The Praline Topping Over 
The Cooled Cookies

Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Top With Pecans

Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

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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Texas Pecan Praline Cookies at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

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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Comments

  1. omg, these look so good Miz Helen, Pinning!!

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  2. Helen, these look amazing! Pralines are one of my favorites. On top of cookies would be even better!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

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  3. These look absolutely scrumptious!

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  4. Oh my Lord - I love pralines!! These cookies just excite my taste buds! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - hope your week is great! Would love to see these at our Great Cookie Exchange too!

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  5. My daughter would love these - praline is her favourite! Thanks for the recipe xx Maria

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  6. These look so good! Pinning for later!

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  7. I really want to try this wonderful recipe, Miz Helen! I will never forget the wonderful pralines we had in Savannah, and these are pralines in cookie form. Irresistible! Pinning and sharing, including on the H&S FB page. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a good week!

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  8. Thanks for sharing at the great cookie exchange!

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  9. The ingredients calls for confectioner sugar in the topping but the directions says brown sugar. I am thinking it should be brown sugar. These look wonderful.

    Charlotte Moore

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  10. Now I see when the confectioner sugar is added. The brown sugar isn't listed in the ingredients. Doesn't take much to confuse me. Haha!!

    Charlotte Moore

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  11. Oh my! That looks delicious! I always have pecans on hand as I just love to sprinkle them on almost everything. Pinned.

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  12. Quick questions:
    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 - should this be 4-5 ?
    Also please let me know if this is a hard crispy or soft chewy cookie. Thanks Miz Helen.

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  13. Hi Slabs,
    Yes you are correct 4-5 minutes, it will totally depend on your mixer and the speed. The cookie is slightly crispy on top and has a medium soft crumb. I would not call it crispy or soft, it is definitely in between somewhere. I know one thing forsure, it is delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your cookies!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thanks for the feedback and clarification Miz Helen. I will have to give this a try for sure. Have an awesome day

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