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Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

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Delicious bite-sized treats combining sweet cookie dough and salty pretzels, perfect for snacking, parties, or holiday trays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1⁄4 tsp salt
  • 1⁄4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 48 mini pretzels (for sandwiching)
  • 1 cup chocolate melts or chips (for dipping)
  • 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in flour until fully incorporated. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Roll dough into 1 tsp-sized balls and sandwich between two pretzels, pressing gently.
  5. Place bites on a tray lined with parchment and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
  6. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip each pretzel bite halfway into melted chocolate, then place back on the tray.
  8. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired, then refrigerate until chocolate is set.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use pasteurized flour or heat-treat flour to make dough food-safe.
  • Customize with white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or sprinkles.
  • Dip fully in chocolate for a richer treat.
  • Let sit a few minutes at room temperature before serving for best texture.
  • Great make-ahead treat for holidays or gatherings.

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