Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Praline Bites

Indulge in these rich and crunchy Kentucky-inspired bites, made with pecans, bourbon, and a hint of maple syrup, perfect for snacking on the go.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Bourbon whiskey
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp Confectioners' sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch (6 mm).

6. 6

   Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Place on prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool COMPLETELY.

8. 8

   To make the praline topping, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup (60g) of the chopped pecans in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in remaining 3/4 cup (180g) of chopped pecans. Let cool slightly.

11. 11

    Once the praline topping has cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the topping mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

12. 12

    Place on a wire rack to set.

13. 13

    Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

💡 Pro Tips

To ensure crispiness, bake the cookies until they're lightly golden. For an extra crunchy top, dip the cookies in the praline topping after they've cooled slightly. To avoid cookies spreading, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.

📊 Nutrition per Serving