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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Great Online Cookie Exchange Extravaganza 2017

Thanks to Jz for organizing the Great Online Cookie Exchange!



 

Praline Cookies
Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. In a large bowl, whip the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy
  3. Blend in egg
  4. Add the vanilla extract and beat well
  5. Mix in flour
  6. Drop by tablespoon onto parchment lined cookie sheet
  7. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute; then remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
  • To soften the butter:
    • Sit at room temperature for a few hours
    • Place in microwave for 10 to 20 seconds (DO NOT MELT)
    • Shred cold stick with cheese shredder
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I would love any feedback you care to send.


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38 comments:

  1. Aimless RamblingDecember 6, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    These sound way too good.

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:28 PM

      They are very good, Sunny...and easy. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. Lindy ThomasDecember 7, 2017 at 12:49 AM

    Oh yum Cat will definitely add them to my list for Bear to make. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs Lindy xx

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:29 PM

      Should be able to substitute a gluten free flour with no problem, Lindy. Let me know how they turn out for you.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. RozDecember 7, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    Hi Cat, ooh these sound super yum, thank you for sharing.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:29 PM

      You're welcome, Roz...hope you enjoy them. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. FondlesDecember 7, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    OH these sound delish!

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:30 PM

      Oh they are, Fondles...you will love them. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. JzDecember 7, 2017 at 5:08 AM

    Cat, you wonderful woman you!
    The one co-worker who I have not been able to find a small gift for was just talking about how much she misses a good praline... SCORE!!!
    Thank you for this, from both my organizer self and my own personal self. :-)
    yum

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:31 PM

      You are very welcome, Jz...these are much easier to make than pralines but with all the praline yumminess. Let me know what your co-worker thinks. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. ronnieDecember 7, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Cat, I haven't had praline for ages. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:32 PM

      You're welcome, Ronnie...as I told Jz...easier than pralines but with all the praline goodness. Hope you enjoy.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. Mrs FeverDecember 7, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    I am a huge fan of useful tips, and along with a tasty recipe, you've just given me a great one: use a cheese grater! I'd not heard that one before. Brilliant!

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:34 PM

      Hope you enjoy the recipe, Mrs. Fever. I am a big fan of useful tips...happy you like this one...saves a lot of time. Please let me know if you have any questions.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  8. EllaDecember 7, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    Sam's family was from the South, and he always talks about pralines. Think this recipe would make him a happy man. Thanks for the cheese grater tip, as well! You clever girl.

    Hugs From Ella

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:36 PM

      If Sam is a praline fan, I do believe he will like these cookies, Ella. Happy you like the hint and let me know what Sam thinks. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  9. Same sassy girlDecember 7, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Cat! I'm a fan of anything with nuts so I was very happy to see this recipe! Thanks for sharing on this special day in the blogosphere! Have a wonderful holiday season! -Sassy

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM

      Welcome Sassy...you will definitely enjoy the nuts in these cookies. Hope you enjoy. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season also.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  10. TerpsichoreDecember 7, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    I bet these are delicious! Thanks for sharing. Hugs :-)

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:39 PM

      They are very yummy, Terps. If you make them, please let me know what you think.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  11. BakerDecember 7, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Going to be trying these out on my kiddos soon! Thanks!
    --Baker

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      I'm sure they'll enjoy them, Baker and they are very quick and easy. :) Let me know if they like them.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  12. blossomDecember 7, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    love praline...definitely will give these a go...thanks :)

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      You're very welcome, Blossom...all the praline goodness with a lot less work. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  13. BlondieDecember 7, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    mmmmm, sounds yummy!

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:42 PM

      They are very yummy, Blondie and you should be able to substitute a gluten-free flour for Ty with no problem. Please let me know if you try these.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  14. UnknownDecember 7, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    Pralines remind me of my grandpa...good memories.

    I will definitely try these out.

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 5:45 PM

      Happy to remind you of a happy memory, Dixie. Hope you enjoy

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  15. oliviaDecember 7, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Oh, I love pralines- I'll have to try this one. Easier than pralines... that sounds promising. Thanks for sharing it!

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    1. CatDecember 7, 2017 at 10:03 PM

      You're welcome, Olivia...you'll have to let me know what you think after you try them.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  16. cutiebootieDecember 7, 2017 at 11:28 PM

    I love when you share recipes, Cat! I am looking forward to giving your recipe a go. Yum!

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    1. CatDecember 8, 2017 at 10:33 PM

      Happy to share, CB...hope you enjoy it.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  17. little monkeyDecember 7, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    I love pralines! These sound delicious. I'll try them this weekend.

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    1. CatDecember 8, 2017 at 10:34 PM

      If you make them, LM...please let me know what you think.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  18. AnonymousDecember 8, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    Cat,
    These sound delicious.
    Meredith

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    1. CatDecember 8, 2017 at 10:35 PM

      Oh they are, Mere. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  19. AnonymousDecember 10, 2017 at 10:53 AM

    Oh Cuz!!!! I LOVE Pralines! Mom used to make something like this, but I have no idea what recipe she used. I'll definitely give these a try soon. Thank you! :) Many hugs,

    <3 Katie

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    1. CatDecember 12, 2017 at 6:10 PM

      Too bad you live so far away, Cuz...I'll probably be making a batch this weekend. When you make them, let me know what you think.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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