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My Salted Caramel Pretzel Cookies are so good they’ll make you want to slap yo’ Mama! We use unwrapped caramels along with chocolate chips and salty pretzels, so you get such a wonderful combination of flavors in every bite. These might be my new favorite cookies!
Y’all, I have been obsessed with salted caramel pretzel cookies ever since I had them at an event a few years ago. I’m sure you’ve seen the ones in the little green package. They are so delicious. I had to be able to make them at home, and I think we nailed it.
Testing results for salted caramel pretzel cookies
- We tested these cookies using caramel sauce, but it made the batter too runny, so we opted for the wrapped caramel pieces. They’re a bit of a pain to unwrap and chop, but they work perfectly in the recipe.
- I like the pretzel pieces fairly small, so I break them and chop any that are too big. That’s personal preference, so if you just break them up into pieces, they should be fine. Just get them however small you like.
I hope you make this recipe. I think you’ll love it!
I love to serve these cookies in my Christmas cookie box. They might not be traditional Christmas cookies, but they pair so well with other cookies, like my Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate, Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies, and Red Velvet Cake Cookies. These are all perfect for a dessert bridal or baby shower too!
Ingredient notes
Here are a few things to know about the ingredients in this recipe.
➡️➡️➡️ The full ingredient amounts and instructions are listed below on the printable recipe card. Scroll below the recipe card for frequently asked questions and tips for success.
Butter: Use good-quality unsalted butter.
Chocolate Chips: I prefer Ghirardelli chips. They are of great quality and available at most grocery stores.
Caramels: Usually, these are individually wrapped.
Pin this now to save it for laterHow to make salted caramel pretzel cookies
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars, then add eggs. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, caramels, and pretzel pieces.
- Portion out onto a lined baking sheet and bake 9-11 minutes.
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Salted Caramel Pretzel Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup a cup of chopped caramels
- ½ cup pretzel pieces
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Sift together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt and set aside.
- Cream together 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, ¾ cup white granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until well combined.
- Add 2 large eggs and beat just until the yellow disappears. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup a cup of chopped caramels, and ½ cup pretzel pieces.
- Drop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
