Praline Cookies
Cookies:
- ¾ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup, packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- ¾ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Praline:
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ¼ tsp. salt
Make the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner and set aside. In the bowl of stand mixer cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in egg and vanilla and mix until smooth, scraping the sides, as necessary. Mix in baking soda and salt until combined. Stir in flour until evenly incorporated.
Drop heaping tablespoon sized portions of dough onto lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges begin to golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Make the Praline: In a medium saucepan combine butter, cream, brown sugar and salt over medium heat. Heat mixture until it comes to a boil, stirring frequently. Once it comes to a boil, allow it to boil for one minute and then remove from heat. Immediately add vanilla and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Finally, stir in nuts.