Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. These cookies combine the classic taste of chocolate chips with the unexpected twist of salty pretzel pieces. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite treat or a unique cookie to share with friends, these cookies are sure to impress.
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Information: Approximately 150 calories per cookie
Supplies
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!