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Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delight in Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies—a sweet and salty fusion that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter sliced
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar ideal for chewiness
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs recommended for binding
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for depth of flavor
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour add more if sticky
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for proper leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips can swap for semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 cup chopped pretzels favorite variety recommended
  • 10-15 pieces soft caramels cut in half if large
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream cold butter with brown sugar and white sugar for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing on low until just combined.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients together in a separate bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pretzels.
  6. Scoop dough, flatten it, and place a caramel in the center; wrap the dough around it.
  7. Arrange cookie balls on the baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for 8-12 minutes.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help maintain shape. Bake directly from frozen if you freeze cookie balls.

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