Praline Cookies

Looking for a delicious and easy cookie recipe? Look no further than these praline cookies! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• -1 cup butter, softened
• -1 cup packed brown sugar
• -2 eggs
• -1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• -1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
• -½ teaspoon baking soda
• -¼ teaspoon salt
• -3 cups all purpose flour
• -2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring until well combined. Add salt and flour to the mixture and beat until a smooth dough is formed. Shape dough into a log 12 inches long on a piece of wax paper then wrap it up tightly and refrigerate overnight.

When you’re ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line cookie sheet with parchment paper then slice the dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices on cookie sheet then top each cookie with a pecan half before baking for 10 minutes or until golden brown in color. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

• Servings: 36 cookies
• Calories: 160
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Sodium: 90 mg
• Potassium: 40 mg
• Carbohydrates: 17 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 8 g

Is praline a cookie or candy?

Praline is a candy, specifically a type of French confection made with nuts (most commonly almonds), sugar, and cream. Belgian pralines are often used as a filling in chocolates. But Southern pralines, which is the type we are focusing on today, is a candy made from sugar, cream, butter, corn syrup, and pecans.

Pralines originated in France in the 16th century. The word praline comes from the Old French word “pralin,” meaning almond paste. Pralines were originally made by grinding almonds into a paste and then mixing them with sugar and cream to form a thick batter that could be shaped into balls or disks.

Southern pralines were introduced to America by Creole immigrants in the 18th century. These pralines were made with pecans instead of almonds and had a softer consistency than the French version due to the addition of milk or cream. Southern pralines are still popular today and can be found at many fairs and festivals across the United States.

How do you make praline?

Praline is a type of candy that typically consists of nuts (such as pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds) coated in caramel. It is relatively easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and some simple equipment.

To make praline, you will need: -100g caster sugar -A handful of toasted nuts (pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds) -A non-stick baking tray

First, heat the caster sugar in a large heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Allow it to melt and form a deep golden caramel. Once all the sugar has dissolved, add a handful of toasted pecans, hazelnuts or almonds and stir to coat them in the caramel.

What is a praline cookie?

A praline cookie is a type of cookie that is made with caramelized sugar, nuts, and cream. The French invented the praline, but the American South took it and ran with it. Pralines can be made into a candy, a glaze, or a soft, fudgy frosting. They are often used as an ingredient in pies and cakes.

What even is a praline?

A praline is a confection made from sugar, nuts and butter. Pralines originated in France in the 17th century, but today they are enjoyed all over the world.

Pralines are traditionally made by boiling sugar and water together until the mixture forms a thick syrup. Then, nuts are added to the syrup and the mixture is cooked until it becomes a thick paste. Finally, butter is added to give the praline its signature smooth texture.

Pralines can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other desserts. For example, they are often used to make ice cream or chocolate mousse even more indulgent.

What does praline consist of?

Praline is a French confectionery made from a cooked mixture of sugar, nuts and vanilla. It is often ground to a paste for use as a pastry or candy filling, which is similar to marzipan. Pralines can also be made into sugar-coated almond or other nutmeat candies.