Delicious Praline Oatmeal Cookies

DELICIOUS 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 at medium speed until fluffy. Stop to scrape sides as needed.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well.
3. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. Mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined.
5. Add oats and 1 c. pecans. Beat until combined.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Using 1 ½” spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough and place 2” apart on pans. Gently press dough to slightly flatten.
9. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely on wire rack.
10. In saucepan, bring cream, butter and remaining ½ c. brown sugar to boil over medium heat, stir constantly for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
11. Spoon warm sugar mixture onto cooled cookies.
12. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ c. pecans. Let set for about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.