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Cranberry Pecan Praline Cookies

Cranberry Pecan Praline Cookies for Cozy No-Bake Indulgence

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Delight in these Cranberry Pecan Praline Cookies, a quick, no-bake dessert combining sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans for an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Praline Base
  • 1 cup brown sugar adds deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter margarine can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream whole milk or coconut milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances flavors
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans can substitute walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup dried cranberries fresh cranberries are too moist
  • 1 cup rolled oats ensure gluten-free if needed

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by roughly chopping the pecans and measuring out the dried cranberries and rolled oats.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream. Heat over medium, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  3. Once boiling, maintain a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens to a light caramel color.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  5. Immediately mix in the chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
  6. Fold in the rolled oats until they are fully coated with the praline mixture.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Cool at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, or refrigerate them for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cookies to set completely before storing in an airtight container for optimal texture.

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