Praline Cookies

My Mom, Lydia, and her Mom, my grandmother, has also been making these cookies for years. They have always been a favorite for so many people as we have given them out in cookie trays to friends, co-workers, and neighbors. This year I decided this would be part of my gift giving. These are easy enough even if you are like me and don’t care too much for baking. These are rich with that caramel goodness with a little crunch from the nuts. I made them without the cream of tartar for a softer caramel but if you want them with a bit more crunch go ahead and add the cream of tartar in at the same time you add the vanilla.

INGREDIENTS
35 (about) graham cracker squares
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (I used pecans)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar-optional

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange graham cracker in a single layer on an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. (I lined my pan with non-stick tin foil).
Heat brown sugar and butter until boiling, stir until well combined. Remove from heat stir in vanilla and cream of tartar if you are using it. Pour over the graham cracker covering all of them. Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the top. Bake until bubbly 8 – 10 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into squares. Using a spatula and a fork remove the squares onto non-stick tin foil. Be careful as the topping is still hot. Let cool completely.

Enjoy!