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Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy bits of salty pretzel. The sweet and salty combo makes them totally irresistible—perfect for cookie lovers who want a little crunch in every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup crushed pretzels (plus extra for topping)

  • Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Make the Dough:

    • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    • Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

  3. Add Dry Ingredients:

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

    • Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.

  4. Mix in Goodies:

    • Stir in chocolate chips and crushed pretzels.

    • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies (optional but recommended).

  5. Scoop and Bake:

    • Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

    • Top with extra crushed pretzels and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired.

    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.

    • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use mini pretzels and crush them slightly, leaving some bigger chunks for texture.

  • White chocolate chips or peanut butter chips also work great in this dough!

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.