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Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies

Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies: A Sweet and Salty Delight

These Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies combine sweet butterscotch and salty pretzels for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best results
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus extra for topping
For Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips or caramel bits
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate also works
  • 1 cup pretzels chopped, adjust based on preference

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sea Salt Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until light amber. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix cooled melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until creamy (1-2 minutes).
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and chopped pretzels until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, yielding 12-15 cookies.
  7. Bake for 9-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet before transferring to wire rack.
  8. Sprinkle flaked sea salt on warm cookies for added flavor. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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