Amazing Praline Oatmeal Cookies

AMAZING PRALINE OATMEAL COOKIES
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar, divided
1 t. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. kosher salt
2 c. old-fashioned oats
1 ¼ c. chopped praline pecans, divided
2/3 c. heavy whipping cream
2 T. butter
¾ c. powdered sugar

1. In large bowl, beat softened butter, 1 ½ c. brown sugar and vanilla with hand mixer until fluffy. Stop and scrape sides as needed.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.
3. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined.
5. Add oats and 1 c. peans. Beat until combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Using 1 ½” spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough and place 2” apart on pan. Gently press dough to slightly flatten.
8. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
9. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
10. In saucepan, bring cream, butter and ½ c. brown sugar to boil over medium heat, stir constantly and cook 2-3 minutes.
11. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
12. Spoon warm sugar mixture onto cooled cookies.
13. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.