Take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level with a delightful twist of pretzels! This recipe combines the rich flavors of browned butter and the satisfying crunch of pretzels, resulting in irresistible chocolate chip cookies with a salty-sweet surprise. Get your baking sheet ready and try these delectable and chewy chocolate chip cookies with pretzels today!
Upgrade your Chocolate Chip Cookies with a sweet and salty twist that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Picture this: crunchy pretzel pieces and browned butter are added to the recipe, creating a unique and addictive flavor. The nutty taste from the browned butter takes these cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Now, Imagine sinking your teeth into a cookie with the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to create this irresistible recipe and take your chocolate chip cookies to the next level. From gathering your ingredients, browning the butter, and adding the pretzels to baking and serving, I’ve got you covered. Get ready to take your baking game to the next level with this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients for the Pretzel-Chocolate Chip Cookies
To create these deliciously addictive chocolate chip pretzel cookies that have a sweet and salty twist, you’ll need to gather a few key ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large eggs
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- Pretzel sticks
Make sure all your ingredients are fresh and of good quality. You don’t want to compromise the taste of these amazing cookies by using stale ingredients.
Now that you have your ingredients ready, it’s time to move on to the next step: browning the butter. This process can seem intimidating but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Just follow my simple instructions, and you’ll have perfectly browned butter in no time!
Browning the Butter
This step is crucial in adding a rich nutty flavor to your cookies, elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary.
To begin, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. As the butter melts, it will start to foam and then turn into a deep golden brown color with a nutty aroma. It’s important to keep an eye on the butter and not let it burn, so remove it from the heat once it has reached the desired color.
Allow the browned butter to cool for a few minutes before adding it to the cookie dough. The cooled butter will still be liquid but a bit thicker than melted butter. Don’t worry if there are browned bits at the bottom of your saucepan – those bits are the secret ingredient that will give your cookies a delicious nutty taste. However, I did strain the brown butter to remove some of the browned bits.
Now that you’ve browned your butter, it’s time to move on to the next step: mixing the dough. Get ready to combine all of your ingredients to create a mouthwatering dough that will be the base for your sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies.
Mixing the Dough
Combine the cooled browned butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Then, add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and continue to beat until the mixture is well combined.
Next, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk to combine all the ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition until the dough is thick and all ingredients are well combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but not overly wet.
Add the chopped pretzels, chocolate chips, or chunks and mix them into the cookie batter for an added crunch and a touch of saltiness and sweetness. The pretzels also make the cookies look more appealing with their unique shape and texture.
Baking and Serving
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop the dough onto the baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 1approximatley 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with a glass of milk and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet and salty!
Incorporating pretzels and browned butter into your chocolate chip cookie recipe may seem like a small change, but it can make a big difference in taste and texture. The combination of sweet and salty flavors creates a unique and addictive flavor. With just a few simple steps, you can elevate the classic treat to a new level of deliciousness.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. You can use toffee pieces, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips. Just keep your filling to 2 cups as indicated in the recipe.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough if you want to make it ahead of time or if you have extra dough. Simply place the dough into balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the dough balls until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to bake, simply remove the desired number of dough balls from the freezer and bake them as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. If you want to keep them fresh for a longer period, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just make sure to bring them to room temperature before serving to enjoy their best texture and flavor.
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Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pretzels
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Sink your teeth into the perfect blend of sweet and salty with every delicious bite of these Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pretzels.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 c. light brown sugar
- 1/4 c. white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. flour
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
- 2/3 c. crushed pretzels
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the two sticks of butter and stir frequently until the butter becomes slightly brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat, and use a fine mesh strainer to remove some of the excess browned bits from the butter and pour in heat safe bowl. Set aside and let cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking soda).
- In a separate large bowl, blend the butter and both sugars until fluffy with a hand-held or stand mixer on medium speed. Next, add the egg yolk and the large egg until the batter becomes creamy. Add the vanilla extract as well.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until well combined. Be sure to scrape the side of the bowl to mix the batter fully.
- Use a rubber spatula and fold in the chocolate chips, and crush the pretzels. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
- Place a tablespoon of cookie dough batter about 1 1/2 inches apart on the cookie sheet, roll the dough to be a smooth ball of dough, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including cooling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Hey Nicole,
Those cookies look stunning.
The combo of pretzels and chocolate chips always works.
One thing I will add for my kids, is add a little pink food coloring to make them more excited. (they love anything pink)
Thanks for simplifying the recipe.