Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
Indulge in the perfect sweet-and-salty treat with these irresistible Chocolate Pretzel Cookies! Featuring a rich, chocolatey cookie base infused with crushed mini pretzels and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies strike the ultimate balance of flavors and textures. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top (optional, but highly recommended) elevates each bite, creating a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, including prep and bake time, this easy cookie recipe is perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or impressing guests with a homemade treat. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or save them for later, these decadent cookies are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mini pretzels, crushed
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a handheld or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a uniform dough forms.
Gently fold in the crushed pretzels and semi-sweet chocolate chips using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, lightly press additional crushed pretzels or a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball for garnish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the cookies fresh, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.1 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4076 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.3 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.9 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 1791 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
