Pecan Paulines

Yesterday I made Pecan Paulines (the recipe we use comes from my Great Aunt Polly).  These are basically like pecan pralines on top of a cookie.  These are really tasty!

Ingredients:

• Cookies
• 1  2/3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
• 1 cup pecans
• Praline Frosting
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. corn syrup
• 4 tbsp. water
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Yield: 32 cookies

Cream the butter.

Gradually add the brown sugar, creaming well.

Mix in the egg, vanilla, and maple flavoring. Beat well.

Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt.  Make sure the dough is thoroughly blended.

Shape the dough into an 8-inch roll.  It should be approximately 2 inches in diameter.

Wrap the dough in wax paper (or aluminum foil) and chill for at least 4 hours.  I just put it in the fridge overnight.

Chop or break the pecans into small pieces (about 4 pieces per pecan).

Cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Press 4 or 5 pecan pieces onto each cookie.  Bake at 350ºF for 9 minutes.

To make the praline frosting, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and 2 tbsp. water in a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Blend in the powdered sugar and 2 tbsp. water.  Mix until smooth.

If necessary, add a few drops of water until it becomes the consistency of a glaze.

Drizzle the cookies with the praline frosting.

Enjoy!