Praline Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup butter 
• 1  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon maple extract flavored
• 1 cup pecan halves 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• wax paper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Beat in salt and flour until a smooth dough is formed. Shape dough into a log 12 inches long, wrap in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices.
4. Place slices on cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a pecan half.
5. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden brown.