Description
Make easy No Bake Praline Pecan Cookies with rich caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a quick, indulgent treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or almond milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 3 1/2 cups quick oats (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sugar mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it reaches the soft ball stage.
- Add the vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the nuts and oats: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped pecans and oats (if using). Pour the sugar mixture over the nuts and oats, and stir to combine until evenly distributed.
- Spoon out the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper or wax paper. Let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or until they are set.
- Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your No Bake Praline Pecan Cookies! They’re perfect as a quick snack, a dessert for guests, or a sweet treat for yourself.