Description
Heavenly cinnamon sugar praline chocolate chip cookies blend Southern comfort with indulgent sweetness, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Crisp edges, gooey center, and rich caramel notes make these cookies an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a foundational dry mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl, then set aside for later integration.
- Transform butter and sugars into a creamy, fluffy texture using a large mixing bowl, blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth and aerated.
- Introduce liquid binding agents by incorporating eggs individually, followed by a splash of vanilla extract, ensuring thorough incorporation after each addition.
- Merge dry and wet ingredients carefully, gently folding them together until just combined to maintain the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Enhance the cookie’s texture and flavor profile by gently folding in chocolate chips and chopped pecans or walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Craft a tantalizing cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating a aromatic and sweet exterior.
- Shape the cookies by scooping dough into uniform balls, then rolling each one generously in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture before positioning on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of perfect doneness, then allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming, which creates a smoother, more uniform cookie texture.
- Swap pecans or walnuts with almonds or macadamia nuts for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavors and prevent excessive spreading.
- Roll cookies generously in cinnamon-sugar mixture for a delightful caramelized exterior and extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg