What could be better than a big delicious chocolate chip cookie? Well, one that has added pretzels and caramels like these Chocolate Chip Pretzel Caramel Cookies. This recipe started off as a big Cowboy Skillet Cookie that I made years ago. With a couple of little changes, it is now what you see today. So cookie lovers of the world, unite and enjoy this new salty, sweet combination!! If you are looking for more chocolate chip cookie recipes pop on over to TheBestDessertRecipes.
I loved using pretzels in these cookies, next, I want to try potato chips but still have my thinking cap on for those. Should I go chocolate again or maybe butterscotch, the verdict is still out on the path that these cookies will take.
With each bite you get awesome flavor and then you hit the caramel and it is like the angels sing!! So scrumptious!! I have one little trick to tell you though if the caramel resides on the side it will ooze out when baking and not look so pretty. That happened to just a few cookies. So when you are scooping them out just make sure the caramel is buried in there with all the other yummy ingredients.
Isn’t almost everyone a big lover of chocolate chip cookies? A big cold glass of milk is a must!! Dunk, dunk, slurp and enjoy!! Then grab another and repeat!! You know you wanna!!
These cookies did not last long, as we munched, shared, munched and enjoyed!! I was told by some that this was the best chocolate chip cookie ever!! I love that salted caramel thing that is going on all over the place, in drinks, cookies, cakes, squares you name it!! These cookies give you just that and more!! A simple recipe to make and one that will be gobbled down!!
The Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Caramel Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup roughly chopped pretzels
- 22 caramels cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. Beat butter and gradually add in the sugars and the vanilla in a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until well mixed.
- Add eggs one at a time and continue to mix. Gradually add in the flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, pretzels and caramels. Scoop onto a greased cookie sheet using a 1" scoop or a tablespoon. Make sure caramels are hidden in the dough so they don't melt out from the cookies. Bake for 10-12 min. or until golden brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 min. and finish cooling on cookie racks.
Comments & Reviews
Marie says
These cookies are the best. Chocolate pretzels and caramels what??? All you need in a great cookie.
Tara Noland says
So glad you liked them!! I love a salty-sweet treat!!
Carmela says
I see the recipe calls for greased cookie sheet? I’ve always made chocolate chip cookies on ungreaaed cookie sheet. Won’t they spread too much?
Tara Noland says
No they don’t spread too much, without greasing the caramels will stick to the baking sheet.
Mar says
I am still making this recipe after 3 years, we just love them! I use the caramel bits rather than cutting whole caramels-they tend to spread less. Great recipe!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much, I am so glad you are enjoying them!!
Gail Mayer says
Just made these cookies and decided I do not taste the pretzels in them and my caramels are hard on the inside. To much work for these cookies that are just o.k. Maybe I over baked the cooikes and that is why my caramels are hard??
Tara Noland says
Sounds like you may have over baked them or not hidden them inside the cookie.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
ooooh the texture of these cookies looks amazing! and I love all the mixins!
Sherri says
So I just made these. After the first batch came out flat because caramel melted out I made sure caramel was hidden by rolling. Came out better but still the oozed. Taste great though.
Tara Noland says
They are a little persnickety with the caramel I must admit so trying to hide them in the dough is the best.
Dawn McAlexander says
This is all my favorite snacky things rolled into one. How could I not like this recipe? I am going to have to give it a try here. I just know it will be delicious.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
Sweet and salty is my thing. I’m going to make these cookies soon! Looks yum!
Merry Kuchle says
Oh my goodness. Sweet and salty together is my favourite. These cookies look delicious!
Jeanette says
I am totally craving this! It gives me both my salty and sweet fix all in one! You know I am going to make this as soon as I can! YUM!!
Liz Mays says
Oh wow, this is like the perfect treat for me. Pretzels are my favorite and this is another awesome way to use them!
susan says
Ohh there is nothing better than pretzles and chocolate, well maybe these cookies! The best of both worlds sweet and salty, I would love to make these.