Description
Scrumptious Sea Salt Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible treat. Crisp pretzels and rich butterscotch chips create a delightful harmony that will satisfy your cookie cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Toppings:
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 tbsp flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for even cookie placement.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and aerated.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold butterscotch chips and 1 cup of crushed pretzels into the cookie dough, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed pretzels and flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie dough mound for added texture and flavor.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing the dough to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture that doesn’t become tough or dense.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and better sugar integration, creating a more uniform cookie base.
- Customize the recipe by swapping butterscotch chips with chocolate chips or adding chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, keeping a layer of parchment paper between each cookie to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg