praline cookies

Houston, TX
Updated on May 6, 2012

My mom made these when I was little, and they are still a favorite. A Southern taste in a cookie that just reminds me of home.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 - unbeaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make praline cookies

  • Step 1
    Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream butter. Add brouwn sugar to butter, gradually, creaming well.
  • Step 2
    Blend in egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add Brown Sugar Glaze over cooled cookies if desired. Mix all ingredients of glaze together and mix well. Add more confectioner's sugar or water to make just pourable. Add a pecan half if desired.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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