Praline cookies are light and buttery cookies made with pecans. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients and one bowl.

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I found a recipe for pecan praline cookies on Cooking On the Side.  I love pecans, and the image of these delicate little cookies decorated with pecans in the middle really caught my eye.

When I finally got a chance to make these cookies, I couldn’t believe how simple they were! And so few ingredients to assemble.  Not even an egg is needed.  The hardest part in making these cookies was having to let the dough set in the fridge.

The cookies are light, buttery, and the pecan half on top compliments the cookie perfectly.  Tastes a bit like butter pecan ice cream.

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Ingredients

  • Softened butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pecan halves

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Recipe Steps

Cream the butter, brown sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Stir in flour and salt. Mix well and chill the dough for 30 minutes.

Form dough into 1” balls and place them on a cookie sheet. Place a pecan half in the center of each ball and press down lightly. Bake the cookies at 350°F for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Easy Pecan Praline Cookies

These cookies are so simple to make and you only need a few ingredients – not even an egg is needed! The cookies are light, buttery, and the pecan half on top compliments the cookie perfectly. The hardest part is waiting for the dough to chill in the refrigerator.
Servings: 42 cookies (about 3 1/2 dozen)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Chill dough 30 minutes.
  • Form dough into 1-inch diameter round balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each ball. Press down lightly. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Recipe source: Cooking on the Side
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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