Praline Butter Cookies

• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 c. pecan halves
• 2 sticks (1 c.) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt

1. In heavy saucepan, dissolve granulated sugar in 1/3 cup water over moderate heat, stirring.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling, undisturbed, until it begins to turn golden. Boil the syrup, swirling the pan, until it turns a deep caramel; stir in the pecans and pour mixture immediately onto foil, spreading the pecans into a single layer. Let the praline cool completely.
3. Peel off the foil, discarding it; break the praline into pieces, and in a food processor, grind it coarse.

sugar, pecan halves, unsalted butter, brown sugar, egg, almond extract, allpurpose, baking soda, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1071570 (may not work)