Description
These cookies deliver praline richness without ever turning on the oven. Buttery caramel notes meet crunchy pecans, chewy oats, and tangy cranberries, all brightened with a kiss of cinnamon and orange zest. They’re foolproof, fast, and guaranteed to disappear from any cookie tray first.
Ingredients
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup pecans, chopped
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1 cup dried cranberries
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4 cups rolled oats
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
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Prep – Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
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Praline Base – In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar + cream. Boil gently 2–3 mins, stirring constantly.
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Flavor Boost – Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, salt, cinnamon, orange zest.
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Mix-In Magic – Add pecans, cranberries, and oats. Stir until coated.
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Drop Cookies – Scoop spoonfuls onto parchment. Shape if desired.
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Set – Cool 20 mins (or chill 10 in fridge) until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 150cal Per Cookie
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g