Cinnamon Sugar Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies – Sweet, Chewy, and Irresistible! 🍪✨

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
   Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
3. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
   In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
4. Shape the Cookies:
   Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
   Roll the tops of the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
5. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
6. Cool and Serve:
   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delightful Cinnamon Sugar Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies! Perfect for any celebration or sweet treat moment. 🍪