Description
These Chocolate–Almond Praline Cookies are rich, buttery treats made with homemade almond praline paste, browned butter, chopped dark chocolate, and a touch of sea salt. Crisp-edged and chewy-centered, they’re a decadent upgrade to the classic slice-and-bake cookie.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw almonds (skin on)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate (chopped; ~60% cocoa or higher)
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Place cooled almonds on a silicone mat or greased baking sheet. In a saucepan, melt granulated sugar over medium heat until it caramelizes to a medium amber. Pour over almonds and let cool completely.
- Break almond-caramel into chunks. Process in a food processor for 12–16 minutes until it becomes a smooth, shiny praline paste.
- Brown the butter in a skillet over medium heat (about 5 minutes), then let it cool slightly.
- Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat browned butter, praline paste, and brown sugar until smooth (2 minutes). Add egg yolk and vanilla, beat to combine. Reduce speed and mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chopped chocolate.
- Form dough into a log about 1¾-inch thick using parchment paper. Chill at least 2 hours until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes until edges are firm and lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets before serving.
Notes
- Make praline paste ahead and store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temp.
- Dough can be chilled for 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Sprinkle sea salt right before baking for the best flavor contrast.
- Slice dough while firm for cleaner cuts and consistent baking.
- Let cookies cool fully before storing or freezing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
