Description
These pretzel chocolate chip cookies offer the perfect harmony of salty and sweet. Featuring a chewy, buttery base enriched with light brown sugar, these treats are loaded with premium chocolate chips and crunchy, golden pretzel bits. Whether you are seeking a simple afternoon snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this recipe provides a comforting and elevated twist on the classic bakery staple. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, these cookies promise a satisfying texture and deep, soulful flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup salted pretzels, roughly crushed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal chewiness, avoid overbaking the cookies. You can chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to deepen the flavor and create a thicker cookie. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg