Best Pretzel Cookies Recipes

CARAMEL PRETZEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

LOADED-UP PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in dry pudding mix. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Stir in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in crushed pretzels, chocolate chips and toffee bits until blended.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with coarse salt.
• Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CHIP PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
• On low speed, slowly add the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the flour mixture and beat just until there are no more streaks of flour.
• Stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and preztels (you should have about 1/2 cup of coarsely crushed pretzels) . Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop out well rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough and sprinkle with sea salt.
• Leave about 2 inches between each ball. Press down slightly. Bake for 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing.

NUTELLA® PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix 2 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
• Beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy; add egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Slowly pour flour mixture into sugar mixture and stir just until dough is combined; fold in pretzels and chocolate-hazelnut spread.
• Drop dough onto a baking sheet using 2 spoons.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes; rotate baking sheet and continue baking until cookies are fully cooked and still soft in the middle, about 7 minutes more. Cool cookies on baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Divide dough into fourths; form each portion into a 6-in. roll. Cut each roll into 1/2-in. slices; roll each into a 9-in. rope. Place ropes on greased baking sheets; form into pretzel shapes and space 2 in. apart. Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until firm. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, shortening and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and enough coffee to make a smooth glaze. , Dip pretzels; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Melt white chocolate. Drizzle with white chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand until chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix ground pretzels, flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Using a floured 1-3/4-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half of the cookies. Place solid and window cookies 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Spread melted chocolate onto bottoms of solid cookies; let stand until firm. Spread jam over cooled chocolate; top with window cookies. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and peanut butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and the vanilla.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.
• Stir in peanuts.
• Place the pretzels in a bowl. Scoop dough by rounded Tbs.full and drop a few balls of dough in the bowl and toss to coat.
• Place the cookies on the prepared pans.
• Bake, rotating the pans after 10 minutes, until golden but still soft to the touch, about 15 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before transferring to racks to cool.

SALTED PEANUT BUTTER-PRETZEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - CC RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. 2. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture; continue to mix until just combined. Add chocolate chips and pretzels and mix until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. 3. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 2 tablespoons chilled dough at a time, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and space them evenly on prepared sheets, 12 per sheet. Press each ball to 3/4-inch thickness using bottom of greased dry measuring cup. 4. Bake until puffed and cracks just form on top, 11 to 13 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cookies with sea salt, then transfer to wire rack. Let cookies cool completely before serving.

CHOCOLATE, POTATO CHIP & PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
• 2. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle, cream together butter and sugars until well blended and fluffy
• 3. Add eggs and beat until well incorporated, then add molasses.
• 4. In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt, baking soda, until just combined.
• 5. Add the dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients and mix until blended.
• 6. Remove from mixer and gently fold in chocolate chips, pretzels and potato chips.
• 7. Transfer dough to clean work surface and divide into 12 equal portions.
• 8. Place each on sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in oven 12 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
• 9. Let cool on rack and store in airtight container.
• 10. Beware of lurking Cookie Monsters. I am sure there will be many sightings.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
• In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended.
• In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and pretzels. Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 1 to 2 inches apart.
• Bake 10 to 14 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

M&M PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats; let stand 5 minutes to cool. Fold in pretzels and M&M's. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA-GLAZED PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Divide dough into fourths form each portion into a 6-in. roll. Cut each roll into 1/2-in. slices; roll each into a 9-in. rope. Place ropes on greased baking sheets; form into pretzel shapes and space 2 in. apart. Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until firm. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, shortening and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and enough coffee to make a smooth glaze. Dip pretzels; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Melt white chocolate; drizzle with white chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand until chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3-4 dozen.

ROLO PRETZEL COOKIES TREATS

Steps:

• 1. Place pretzels down in a single layer on covered baking sheets (I use silpat silicone liner on my cookie sheet or can use wax paper).
• 2. Place unwrapped rolo candy on top of each pretzel.
• 3. Place in 350 degree preheated oven for 2-3 minutes watching carefully so that the candies don't completely melt. You want the candy to just soften but not loose it's shape.
• 4. Take out of oven and press another pretzel round on top of candy and pretzel. Let cool a few minutes and place on waxed paper on counter to completely cool. Repeat until all of the candies are used up. You will have pretzels left over to munch on :) LOL. Enjoy

ROLO PRETZEL " COOKIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place unbroken mini knotted pretzels in one layer onto a cookie sheet.
• Unwrap the "Rolos" and place one on top of each pretzel.
• Slide the cookie sheet into the oven for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes (until Rolos get shiny, but still hold their shape.
• Take cookie sheet out of oven.
• Place another unbroken pretzel on top of each Rolo and press down.
• Place cookie sheet in freezer for @ 10 minutes for chocolate to re-set.
• Scrape pretzels off of cookie sheet with spatula.
• NOTE: Do not try to slide Rolo Pretzels off of cookie sheet if chocolate isn't set - the chocolate will smear all over the place. If you don't want to do the "freeze" method, wait about 1/2 an hour and then "pick up" each Rolo Pretzel and set it somewhere to cool completely (It's going to take a while).
• I usually get 48 "cookies" on one cookie sheet.

WHITE CHOCOLATE & PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two baking sheets with parchment. Cream the butter and sugars together until very light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla. Once combined, stir in the flour, bicarb, white chocolate, mini pretzels and ¼ tsp salt. Break some of the pretzels up a little, but keep others whole to decorate the tops of the cookies.
• Scoop 10 large tbsps of the mixture onto the trays, leaving enough space between each to allow for spreading. Bake for 10-12 mins or until firm at the edges but still soft in the middle - they will harden a little as they cool. Leave to cool on the tray for a few mins before eating warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep for three days in an airtight container.

OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F (or 350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet).
• In medium bowl, stir butter, water and egg until well blended. Stir in cookie mix and chopped pretzels.
• Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extracts. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Divide dough into fourths; shape each portion into a 6-in. roll. Cut rolls into 1/2-in. slices; roll each into a 10-in. rope. Shape into a pretzel; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., In a small bowl, combine almonds and sugar. In another bowl, whisk egg and water. Brush each cookie with egg wash: sprinkle with almond mixture. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In food processor, place pretzels. Cover; process to fine crumbs. Place in bowl; set aside.
• In large bowl, make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Shape 1 tablespoon dough into ball. Flatten into large circle, and place 1 piece of chocolate in center. Wrap edges of dough around chocolate, and shape back into ball with chocolate in center.
• Roll ball in pretzel crumbs until coated. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients, placing balls at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack.

PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, drop All-in-One Cookie Dough by heaping tablespoons. Using hands, gently roll each mound into an 8-inch rope.
• Gently bend one end of each rope into a loop.
• Bring other end of rope over first loop, forming pretzel.
• In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg white with 1 teaspoon water. Brush cookies with egg wash. Sprinkle with desired topping.
• After forming cookies, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake until pale golden, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.