Description
These No-Bake Cranberry Pecan Praline Cookies are a delightful holiday treat combining the sweetness of dried cranberries and the crunch of pecans with hearty oats. Perfect for quick and easy dessert preparation without needing to turn on the oven.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Mix-Ins
- 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 1/2 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, evaporated milk, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar and prevent burning.
- Boil the mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil gently for 3 minutes while continuing to stir constantly to achieve the correct consistency.
- Add flavorings and nuts: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries until well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate oats: Add the quick oats and mix thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated with the praline mixture.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for setting.
- Let cookies set: Allow the cookies to cool and firm up at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the mixture before dropping the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
