Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies Recipe 465

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate before adding the next.
• Add the flour mixture a bit at a time while beating, until it forms a smooth dough.
• Add the pretzels to a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
• Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels until evenly combined.
• Press a caramel flat and place in the middle of a ball of dough, about 2 tablespoons.
• Fold the dough around the caramel, using a bit more to seal if necessary. Place on a well-greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
• While still warm, press a single pretzel into the top of each cookie. Serve with a cold glass of milk or on their own!
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place 1 cup of the pretzels; seal bag, and coarsely crush with rolling pin.
• In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter, egg and crushed pretzels with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips. Spread dough evenly in pan. Break remaining 1 cup pretzel twists in small pieces, and sprinkle on top; press lightly into dough.
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over top. Let stand about 1 hour 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container.