Pecan Praline Thumbprints

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

toasted, salted pecan pieces

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

3/4 tsp

sea salt flakes

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup

maple syrup

1/2 cup

firmly packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup

firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

sea salt flakes

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1 1/4 cups

toasted, salted pecan pieces