Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip (Print Version)

Decadent cookies with pretzels, chocolate chips and gooey caramel centers, finished with sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty combo.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cold unsalted butter

→ Sugars

02 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 cup white sugar

→ Eggs

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
12 - 1 1/2 cups chopped pretzels
13 - 15 soft caramels, cut in half

→ Topping

14 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Cut cold unsalted butter into slices and place into a large mixing bowl. Beat with a stand mixer using the paddle attachment until smooth.
03 - Add the brown sugar and white sugar to the butter. Beat for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
04 - Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until just combined.
05 - Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pretzels.
07 - Cut each caramel in half if large, or use whole smaller caramels.
08 - Measure 2 heaping tablespoons of dough. Press dough flat, place a caramel piece in the middle, and roll dough around the caramel.
09 - Place 9 cookies per baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
10 - Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the tops and bottoms are golden (10 minutes typically).
11 - Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with coarse sea salt as soon as they are removed from the oven.
12 - Allow cookies to rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely, or enjoy warm.
13 - Store cooled cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3-4 days.

# Notes:

01 - Enjoy cookies warm for a gooey center or pair with a glass of cold milk for the perfect treat.
02 - For an extra crunch, use pretzel rods instead of chopped pretzels.

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