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Pecan Praline Cookies

Source of Recipe


Terry O'Reilly, Ferndale, CA Volunteer Fire Dept.






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
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• -- Icing --
  
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
  
• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 cup whole pecans
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (F). In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
   
   
2. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; mix into butter mixture to blend thoroughly. Form tablespoons of dough into balls and place, spaced 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.
   
   
3. To make icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar; stir until smooth. Dip bottoms of pecans into icing and place 2 on each cookie; drizzle tops with icing.
   
   Makes about 3 dozen (2-3/4-inch) cookies.