Chocolate Praline Cookies
Indulge in the perfect blend of chocolatey decadence and nutty sweetness with these irresistible Chocolate Praline Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies feature a rich cocoa-infused dough packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a delightful pecan praline topping that adds a buttery, caramel-like crunch. Each bite delivers a luxurious combination of flavors and textures, making them a standout treat for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward ingredients like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for dessert lovers, holiday gatherings, or an everyday sweet fix, these praline-topped cookies are guaranteed to impress. Bake a batch today and treat yourself to this gourmet twist on classic chocolate cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for praline topping)
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for praline topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and set the dough aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar (for praline topping), heavy cream, and butter. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using a spoon, gently press a small indent into the center of each cookie and add about 1 teaspoon of the praline topping into the indent.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.5 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.0 g | 595% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 521 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.4 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 370.1 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
