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    Home Β» Desserts Β» Praline Cookies with Chocolate Chips

    Praline Cookies with Chocolate Chips

    Oct 14, 2019 Β· by Valentina Β· 36 Comments

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    Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies are a mouthful of heaven! Bite-sized, they're full of ground pecans, brown butter AND chocolate. They are the perfect cookie to bring to a party, or to munch on for a delightful, sweet snack. Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies in a stack surrounded with pecans.

    I love praline.

    The sweet, nutty and salty flavors in these cookies is hard to get enough of -- and it's the overall blend of ingredients in this recipe that is so incredible.

    What's the secret ingredient in this recipe?

    Brown butter! When butter is browned it takes on a crazy delicious rich, toasted, nutty flavor. So imagine that in every bite of your cookies!

    To find out all about brown butter, check this out.

    And the not-so-secret ingredient that also brings them to another level is the praline.

    Ground pecans in a food processor for Pecan Praline

    What is praline?

    • Praline is a candy that contains nuts and sugar, and sometimes cream. There are too many variations of it to count.
    • Pecan praline is super popular and said to have come from the South, though there are also French varieties that are made with almonds.
    • You can make praline with any nut you choose, and my pecan praline recipe is not a praline like the candy, it's more a combination of the ingredients, in a cookie.

    Other Ingredients in This Recipe

    We've been over the brown butter, the pecans, and clearly you know there are chocolate chips. And the remaining ingredients are more or less the usual suspects:

    • all-purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • brown sugar
    • granulated sugar
    • vanilla
    • eggs

    A pile of Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies on a red and white checked cloth.

    How to Make Praline Cookies

    These cookies are a bit more involved than a typical chocolate chip cookie, and let me tell you, they are worth every second! Here's a quick overview of how to make them:

    1. Make brown butter.
    2. Toast the pecans.
    3. Combine the flour and baking soda.
    4. Combine the brown butter with the sugars, salt and vanilla.
    5. Add the eggs and mix until it's a smooth batter.
    6. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and blend.
    7. In a food processor, grind the toasted pecans.
    8. Mix the ground pecans and chocolate chips into the batter.
    9. Shape the cookie dough.
    10. Bake in a 350Β°F oven just until they become golden along the edges.
    11. Cool and eat!

    (More detailed instructions are below.)

    Small pile of Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies with raw pecans

    I hope you love this praline cookie creation as much as I do.

    If you're heading to any fall dinner parties, winter holiday cookie exchanges, or simply want to eat amazing cookies, I highly recommend these!

    And, if you're interested, here's a recipe for a more traditional pecan praline.

    Enjoy!

    short stack of praline chocolate chip cookies with pecans

    Praline Cookies with Chocolate Chips

    Valentina K. Wein
    These cookies are full of ground pecans, brown butter AND chocolate. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a party, or to munch on for a delightful, sweet snack.
    *Prep time doesn't include making brown butter, which takes 20 minutes, and can be made way ahead. Here's how to make it.
    Makes about 78 small cookies / serving size: about 3 cookies
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Cooling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 26 small cookies
    Calories 288 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1Β½ cups whole raw pecans
    • 2Β½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ΒΎ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup brown butter (Click here to learn how to make it), softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ΒΎ cup packed golden brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Set the oven. Place a rack in the center and upper third of the oven and preheat to 350Β°F.
    • Prep baking sheets and toast pecans. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and spread an even layer of the pecans on one of them. When the oven is preheated, toast the pecans until they are becoming a bit browned and are very aromatic. Remove from the oven, place in a small bowl and set aside to cool.
    • Make the batter. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
      In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter with the sugars, salt and vanilla. Mix for about 2 minutes with a large wooden spoon, an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment.
      Add the eggs and mix until it's a smooth batter.
      Now add the dry ingredients and mix just until it's incorporated. Set aside.
    • Grind the pecans and add them. Add the cooled, toasted pecans to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and blend until they are finely ground.
      Fold the ground pecans and chocolate chips into the batter.
    • Shape. Use a small (approx. 1 inch) cookie scoop or spoon to shape the batter onto the prepared baking sheets -- they should be about a tablespoon each.
    • Bake. Bake in the preheated 350Β°F oven just until they are becoming golden along the edges, about 10 minutes. They should still appear doughy and will be soft. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes, then carefully transfer them to a to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords cookies for a party, great for cookie exchange
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      December 08, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      The name is a mouthful but I'm dying to try these cookies. I'll be the cookie swap hero I think.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2013 at 12:34 am

        Thanks, Maureen! Hope you enjoy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      December 09, 2013 at 2:32 pm

      I agree with you wholeheartedly...FBLA is a group you can re-enter anytime and just pick up where you left off!

      Wonderful to see you there, and to have your awesome cookies, of course!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2013 at 10:35 pm

        Thanks, Dorothy. Agreed! πŸ™‚

        Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:17 am

        Thank you, Dorothy. (I'm still thinking about your Butter Pecan Fudge!)

        Reply
    3. sippitysup

      December 09, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      Sorry I missed the shin-dig. It couldn't be helped. GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2013 at 10:34 pm

        G - you were missed. xo

        Reply
    4. Coco in the Kitchen

      December 09, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Gorgeous.
      I love how they hold their form and that they're made with butter.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:22 am

        And this butter is Kerrygold, my favorite! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    5. Nancy Rose Eisman

      December 10, 2013 at 1:18 am

      So nice seeing you Valentina. Your cookies were extra good, of course!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:23 am

        Thank you, Nancy. Loved yours too -- and they were so pretty!

        Reply
    6. Deb

      December 10, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      The cookie swap sounds like so much fun! Especially when food bloggers are bringing cookies to share! The Brown Butter Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies are an exceptional holiday treat!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:23 am

        Yes, nothing like a cookie party! πŸ™‚ Happy Holiday's!

        Reply
    7. Jennifer

      December 11, 2013 at 3:08 am

      These were soooooo good! I don't know what I was thinking only taking two home. Great seeing you as well.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:24 am

        Great seeing you, Jennifer! Loved your cocktail! xo

        Reply
    8. David

      December 18, 2013 at 6:27 am

      Brown butter + brown sugar = supreme happiness! These look so wonderful and - well - luscious!

      Reply
    9. Dana @ Foodie Goes Healthy

      December 18, 2013 at 6:49 am

      You had me at "brown butter." I really enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for sharing them at the FBLA meeting. Always nice to see you, Dana

      Reply
    10. Cathy @ She Paused 4 Thought

      December 18, 2013 at 6:59 am

      These were divine! I enjoyed every bite. Next time I make cookies, I am making these.

      Reply
    11. Patricia@FreshFoodinaFlash

      December 18, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      How can you go wrong with Browned Butter? Love our little FLBA group that keeps growing. Lovely to see you Valentina!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2013 at 5:28 am

        Thank you, Patricia. It's always so lovely to see you. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Judy | Bumbleberry Breeze

      December 23, 2013 at 6:37 am

      These cookies were tiny bombs of scrumptious flavor - I definitely understand why these little guys must be kept small - the browned Kerrygold sent them over the top - was great seeing you and I agree- our FBLA group is terrific! Happy New Year! Judy

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2013 at 9:00 pm

        Judy, thank you so much. I always look forward to seeing you at the meetings. Your cookies, (ALL THREE TYPES) were divine. I especially loved the ginger snaps. xo Happy holiday's.

        Reply
    13. David @ Spiced

      October 15, 2019 at 4:42 am

      As a (currently displaced) Southerner, I know all about pralines. And I know I love them! So the thought of all the praline flavors combined in a chocolate chip cookie? Well, you've got my attention now! These look excellent for popping into my mouth!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

        Happy to have your attention, my friend! Thank you. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    14. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      October 15, 2019 at 4:54 am

      What a great cookie. I love the secret ingredient and can you believe I've never used browned butter when making cookies! I can't wait to give these a try! They look amazing and so perfect for a pot luck or cookie exchange!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 15, 2019 at 8:03 am

        Thanks, Kathy! I hope you try brown butter in cookies -- any cookies! Enjoy. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    15. Marissa

      October 16, 2019 at 12:33 am

      You make the best cookies, Valentina! These are right up my alley and will definitely happen during the upcoming holidays!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 16, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks so much, Marissa! They are a fun holiday cookie. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    16. 2pots2cook

      October 16, 2019 at 6:03 am

      Absolutely beautiful flavours to combine; keeping for holidays and sharing with guys enjoying great food. Thank you dear !

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 16, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Thank you, Davorka. Yes, they're a great holiday cookie. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    17. John / Kitchen Riffs

      October 16, 2019 at 8:03 am

      Praline is wonderful, and who can resist chocolate chips? Lovely looking cookies -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 16, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks, John. I agree about Praline. (And chocolate chips!) πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    18. Kim Lange

      October 16, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      These look amazing! Brown butter in these...OH MY! Pinning for later!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 16, 2019 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks, Kim! For the pin, too. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply
    19. Liz

      October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Ooh, the brown sugar and brown butter make these so darn tempting! These will be added to my baking list!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 17, 2019 at 10:00 pm

        Yay! Thanks so much, Liz. πŸ™‚ ~Valentina

        Reply

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