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Delicious pretzel caramel chocolate chip cookies stacked on a cooling rack with some crumbs around them.

Pretzel Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Pretzel Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy. A delicious twist on a classic, featuring gooey caramel bits, rich chocolate chips, and savory pretzel pieces. This pretzel caramel chocolate chip cookies recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes (plus optional chill time)
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup caramel bits (like Kraft baking caramels)
1 ½ cups crushed mini pretzels

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 5: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, caramel bits, and crushed pretzels until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: (Optional, but recommended) Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, for best results and to prevent spreading.
Step 7: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Step 8: Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and intensifies the flavor. Don’t skip the fresh pretzels for that amazing crunch!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pretzel cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sweet and salty, cookie recipe, homemade cookies, baking, dessert, easy cookies

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