Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies + Video
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Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with pretzels, caramel bits, and chocolate chips, for a salty-sweet cookie treat.
This post has been in major need of updating, so if you’re coming from Pinterest and the pictures look different, you’re still in the right place! I just updated them. I had only been blogging for one year when this post went live, but these Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies have been a popular one ever since.
Who doesn’t love that salty/sweet combination? I always have my balance of salty and sweet with any meal. I even sneak a salty chip after a sweet breakfast, or a piece of chocolate after a savory lunch or dinner just so I have that equality of flavors in my mouth. But there is just something about putting the sweet and salty two together that makes everyone go crazy.
These Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are right up there in the salty-sweet category. I love the CHUNKS of pretzels, caramel bits, and chocolate chips. These are no wimpy cookies. They’re thick, chunky, sweet, and salty!
I actually haven’t had these cookies in a while because when you’re always trying new recipes to share, you don’t get to enjoy your old favorites as often, but these are definitely worth making over and over again!
Spruce up the good old chocolate chip cookie with some caramel bits and pretzel pieces. You won’t regret it!
Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup stick pretzels, broken into thirds
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream butter with sugars. Add vanilla and egg. Incorporate and scrape bowl.
- Combine salt, baking soda, and flour. Gradually add to wet mixture. Mix until combined.
- Fold in broken pretzels, caramel bits, and chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Spoon onto a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 11-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Pictures updated & post re-published 7/9/2017. Post originally published to my blog December 11, 2012.
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Hi, I’m Amber! I am a culinary graduate and dessert lover! This is where I share my favorite sweet and savory recipes alongside my knowledge and skills as a culinary graduate. I hope you find something you like!
86 Comments on “Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies + Video”
Made these today. Used butterscotch chips instead of caramel and they smell amazing baking.
oh my amber, these look amazing!
Thanks Aimee! You have to try these, they are a must make b/c they are just so satisfying in every definition! One of my absolute favs!
Kind of a silly question, but what kind of brown sugar do you use when baking these or other cookies? Light or dark?
I use light brown sugar. I rarely use dark. Just preference. You can really use either. Dark just makes it darker in color & a little richer.
I have to admit, I was skeptical, but I decided to give these a try… and they were FAB.U.LOUS! Thanks so much for sharing! Now I’m going to have to check out more of your blog. 🙂
Just made these Gluten Free and they turned out great! I shared the recipe on my GF blog and linked back to you.
http://glutenfreegood.blogspot.com/2013/02/caramel-pretzel-cookies.html
I made these today and they are truly amazing! Used peanut butter chips instead of caramel because it’s what I had. I will totally make them again. Everyone who ate them loved them!
Mmm…peanut butter chips sound good too! Glad you liked them! 🙂
Oh No! I should have doubled the recipe…DELICIOUS!
Haha! That is why I make this small batch! I can’t eat them all or I will get fat!
I made them (& blogged) last night 🙂 http://www.persnicketyplates.com/2012/12/caramel-pretzel-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
I have been making these all weekend. For every holiday party I’ve been to. They are amazing. Such a great twist on a cookie. This blog is good. Like really good.
Aw, I am so glad you like them! They really are one of my new favorites! Thanks for stopping by!
Could I substitute toffee bits for the caramel bits?
Yes, absolutely!
Does it have to cook on parchment paper..i forgot to grab some
You can just use cooking spray on a tray. They might spread slightly more though.
These look yummy, I’m going to try them. I saw you at the link party and now I’m your newest follower. I would love for you to visit me at memoriesbythemile.com
Merry Christmas.
Wanda Ann