Brown Sugar Praline Cookies
A scrumptious cookie made with chocolate chips, brown sugar, and pecans.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Active Time12 minutes mins
Total Time32 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: celebrations, chocolate chips, comfort food, pecans
Yield: 48 cookies
Calories: 163kcal
Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 5 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Cookies:
In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter on medium until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla until well blended.
In separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients to brown sugar mixture until well blended. Add chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Topping:
In small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and confectioners sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour into zip lock bag, snip a small hole in a corner, and drizzle over cookies. Immediately sprinkle chopped pecans before frosting sets. Store in air-tight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg