Are you ready to elevate your cookie game to mind-blowing new heights? Imagine biting into a cookie that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and utterly irresistible flavors. These aren't your ordinary chocolate chip cookies - they're a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! By combining classic chocolate chips, rich butterscotch, and crunchy pretzels, we've created a cookie experience that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the two large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and crushed pretzels using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookies with butterscotch and pretzels, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make cookies tough and dense.
- Use room temperature eggs for better ingredient incorporation.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to measure equal-sized dough balls.
- Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra crunch, slightly crush pretzels into varied sizes for textural interest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 40mg
