Cookie-Pralines

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup praline candy pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just blended.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans, and praline candy pieces until evenly distributed.
6. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Praline candy is made from caramelized sugar and almonds.
• Cookies are the most popular type of dessert in the U.S.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s.