Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each cookie is a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate chips, crunchy pretzel bits, and a gooey caramel center, providing an unforgettable treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something special, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pretzels
- 15 soft caramels (cut in half)
- 1 TBS coarse sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, beat cold butter until smooth. Add both sugars and mix until creamy.
- 3. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- 4. Gradually mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- 5. Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pretzels.
- 6. Form cookie dough balls by placing a caramel piece in the center of each ball and sealing it inside.
- 7. Arrange on prepared cookie sheets and bake for about 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt while warm and let cool on a rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg