Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each cookie features a gooey caramel center encased in a buttery dough, complemented by crunchy pretzel bits and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself after a long day, these cookies are sure to satisfy. Their balance of flavors and textures creates an irresistible treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp 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 tbsp coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cold butter until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and white sugar; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla; blend until just combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pretzels.
- Shape two tablespoons of dough around a piece of caramel, forming a ball.
- Place cookie balls on lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Immediately sprinkle sea salt on warm cookies.
- Cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg