Best 7 Praline Crunch Cookies Recipes

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Praline crunch cookies are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of sweet pralines and crunchy toffee bits. This classic cookie is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. With its chewy texture and buttery flavor, it's a perfect addition to any dessert table. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to try something new or just starting out, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best praline crunch cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRALINE COOKIES



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These cookies are both crisp and chewy. They can be frozen after they're iced for real convenience. With two small children, that's a great way to have my baking done ahead of time for holidays or special occasions. The only problem is hiding them so my husband can't find them! -Melody Sroufe, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
ICING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill until dough is easy to handle, about 1 hour. , Form into 1-in. balls; place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten cookies slightly with fingers; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon pecans. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine the brown sugar and cream in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PRALINE CRUNCH



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This crispy, crunchy, caramel Crispix snack mix is absolutely delicious and highly addictive!

Provided by kelsey

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter
2 1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 18 oz box Crispix cereal
1/2 lb pecan halves ((about 2 cups))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cereal and pecans. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes; remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans and stir until the pieces are evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal.
  • Divide the mixture between two sheet pans* and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring each pan of praline crunch every 15 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in an airtight container.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH



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A sweet and salty snack like this is hard to resist. The recipe makes 10 cups, so it's great to make when hosting a party. -Glene Bolin, Paradise, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Crispix cereal
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PRALINE COOKIES



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This recipe makes a good cookie, but rather rich!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple flavored extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Beat in salt and flour until a smooth dough is formed. Shape dough into a log 12 inches long, wrap in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices on cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a pecan half. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 165.1 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

COFFEE-PRALINE CRUNCH ICE CREAM CAKE



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Inspired by butter-pecan ice cream, this cake combines crunchy praline with graham crackers, coffee ice cream and fudge sauce to make an impressive, but easy to assemble dessert. Store-bought pralines are perfect here, but if you can't find them, you can make them from scratch with pantry staples. While they can be a little tricky, even a failed praline tastes great nestled in an ice cream cake, but toffee brickle or even just plain chopped nuts could stand in for the praline, too. While you could certainly buy fudge sauce, it's the one component that is definitely better homemade, just sweet enough and deeply chocolatey. Make a double batch for future sundaes.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups/355 milliliters heavy cream
2/3 cup/145 grams light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup/70 grams Dutch-process or natural cocoa, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 quarts/48 ounces coffee ice cream (about 3 pints)
10 graham crackers (about 6 ounces/160 grams)
2 cups/340 grams chopped store-bought or homemade praline, plus more for serving
3/4 cup/180 milliliters cold heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks just before serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the fudge sauce: Set a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder and cook for another minute or two, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is thick and glossy. Run the sauce through the sieve into the bowl, working out any lumps directly in the sieve. Stir in vanilla. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. (You should have about 2 cups.) About 30 minutes before you assemble the cake, remove the ice cream from the refrigerator to soften.
  • To assemble the cake, spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. (This is just to help keep the plastic in place.) Press plastic wrap into the pan, making it as smooth as possible against the bottom and sides of the pan, leaving a 3-inch overhang on each of the two long sides.
  • Spread one third of the softened ice cream (about 2 cups) evenly over the bottom of the pan. (If your ice cream is still too firm to spread, cut it into slices, arrange them in a layer and smooth using an offset spatula.) Lay 3 crackers over the top, breaking them to fit as needed. Top with 1/3 of the fudge sauce (about ⅔ cup), using an offset spatula to spread evenly, and half of the praline, patting into an even layer. Top with another 1/3 of the ice cream, 3 more crackers, 1/3 more fudge sauce and the remaining praline. Finish with the remaining 1/3 of ice cream and 4 more crackers. Use the plastic overhang to wrap the cake up tightly and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
  • To serve, unwrap the plastic wrap, then quickly rub the outside of the pan with a warm, moistened kitchen towel to loosen. Flip out onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and more chopped praline. Cut slices with a knife dipped in hot water. (If too hard to slice, let sit for a few minutes to soften.) Serve with the remaining fudge sauce, warmed, if desired.

RENEE'S PECAN CRUNCH COOKIES



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My grandmother baked the most wonderful cookies, cakes and breads. These she sold during the Depression to make money to help her family. This recipe is among one of my favorites, because I loved crunchy cookies and pecans. This recipe went into my hope chest in 1963.

Provided by CHARMED_TWICE

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • In a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, 1 cup of white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, and beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the flour mixture, and mix the pecans into the dough.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Place 1/2 cup of white sugar into a shallow bowl. Moisten the bottom of a drinking glass with a wet cloth, and dip the glass bottom into the sugar. Flatten cookies with the sugared glass, dipping into sugar for each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 9 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheets for a minute or two before removing to finish cooling on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CRUNCHY PRALINE COOKIES



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This recipe comes from Martha Stewart. It is fairly simple to make, no rolling required, and the cookies are really delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness, and small enough that you can munch on a few without feeling too guilty. If you increase or decrease the bake time ever so slightly, you will get a crunchier or softer cookie. Anyone who tries these cookies loves them, and usually requests the recipe. Don't be turned off by the sour cream-it caramelizes beautifully. Enjoy!

Provided by Nydia in Bonaire

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (walnuts may be substituted)
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, then add the egg.
  • Sift dry ingredients together, then add together.
  • Roll dough into half-inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • With the end of a wooden spoon, or with a dowel, make a small well in each ball.
  • Place 1/4 teaspoon pecan topping in each cookie.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on them towards the end as they can burn quickly.
  • Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.
  • Note: Original recipe called for 1 Tablespoon whiskey, bourbon or orange juice to be added along with the egg, but I've never used it and found they turn out fine without.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1432.4, Fat 76.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 594.8, Carbohydrate 179.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 108.4, Protein 16.6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be. Look for fresh, natural ingredients and avoid using processed or artificial ingredients.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. Baking is a science, and changing the recipe can affect the final product.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven will affect the way the cookies bake. Make sure you preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving: Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Praline crunch cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following these tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet snack, give these praline crunch cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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