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Salty Sweet Caramel Pretzel Cookies
5 from 18 votes

Salty Sweet Caramel Pretzel Cookies

Salty Sweet Caramel Pretzel Cookies blend the crunch and saltiness of pretzels with sweet caramel bits and milk chocolate chips in a soft cookie dough. The dough is creamed with butter and sugars before adding eggs, vanilla, and optional powdered milk, then combined with dry ingredients and mix-ins. Baked until lightly golden, these cookies offer a contrast of sweet, salty, and chewy textures.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 20
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened slightly
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon powdered milk optional
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips or 1 cup semisweet + 1 cup milk chocolate
  • 1 cup caramel bits from Kraft or caramels cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup pretzels break up with hands or chop into pieces

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  3. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and powdered milk (optional) and cream until combined.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and stir just until combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pretzels.
  6. Use Silpat or parchment paper on a baking sheet so the caramel doesn't stick to the pan. Drop dough onto baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the edges.