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Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

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These Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are the ultimate sweet and salty treat, combining creamy peanut butter, gooey caramel, crunchy pretzels, and melty chocolate chips in every bite. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for satisfying cravings or impressing at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (80g) caramel bits
  • 3/4 cup (60g) pretzel pieces, roughly crushed
  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat for another 1-2 minutes until creamy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed or with a spoon until just combined—do not over-mix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and crushed pretzel pieces until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set but still soft. Rotate the sheet halfway through if needed.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and egg. Do not over-mix the dough after adding flour. For extra gooey centers, press a few chocolate chips and caramel bits into the tops before baking. If dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour; if crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Dough can be frozen and baked straight from the freezer—just add 1-2 minutes to baking time.

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Keywords: salted caramel, peanut butter, pretzel cookies, chocolate chip, sweet and salty, easy cookies, dessert, snack, party cookies, chewy cookies

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