Description
Delight in these Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite. Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are enhanced with crushed pretzels and topped with a drizzle of decadent salted caramel sauce, creating a rich flavor combination that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
Topping
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This step aerates the dough for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed pretzels, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough without breaking up the pretzels too much.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about two inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft to the touch for perfect chewiness.
- Add Salted Caramel: Remove the cookies from the oven and while still warm, drizzle each cookie with salted caramel sauce for a luscious finishing touch. Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature butter helps achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- For extra crunch, toast pretzels lightly before crushing.
- Salted caramel can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
