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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Cookies

    Published by Melissa on June 10, 2013 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 30 Comments

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    I’m on vacation this week. So I’ve invited some amazingly talented bloggers to guest post and keep you entertained while I’m gone.

    Today’s post is from Emily at is this REALLY my life? Emily has terrific sense of humor and her posts are always entertaining as well as delicious. In addition to recipes, she shares fashion and shopping tips, restaurant and product reviews, and snippets of her life as she laughs her way through “this crazy thing called motherhood.”

    ~~  ♥ ~~ 

    Hello, everyone! This is Emily from is this REALLY my life? and yes, these chocolate caramel pretzel cookies are as decadent and drool-worthy as they sound.

    I wanted to come up with some sort of new-ish cookie creation for today’s post because Barbara always inspires me with her “sweet” recipes. I rummaged through my baking shelves and discovered a package of Caramel Bits I’d been dying to try. And then I laid eyes on my secret stash of White Fudge Covered Pretzels and the deal was done.

    I present to you these chocolate caramel pretzel cookies…reminiscent of those caramel and chocolate-covered pretzel sticks. Only more chocolaty. And chewy. And downright delicious fresh from the oven.

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    Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Cookies

    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Cookies
    Keyword: baking, cookie, Dessert
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 11-oz. bag Kraft Caramel Bits
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheet or line with parchment paper or silicone mat.
    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add eggs and vanilla and beat another 1 to 2 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
    • Fold in caramel bits and pretzels.
    • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets and press slightly to flatten.
    • Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Allow to cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

    And now I’m craving these chocolate caramel pretzel cookies, which isn’t good because I ate half the batch last time I baked them!

    A big thank-you to Barbara and her invitation to guest post on Barbara Bakes. For more yummy recipes (and a bit of humor), you can visit me at isthisREALLYmylife.com.

    Thanks Emily for guest posting! The cookie looks fantastic. It’s a great combination of flavors and textures. I can’t wait to try the recipe.

    Please stop by is this REALLY my life? and check out all of Emily’s fun posts, but especially go check out her bundt cake collage and recipe links. I’d love to have a slice of each.

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    1. Carmen Wishlow

      August 30, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Going to make these tonight for my boys! We don’t have the caramel bits here so I am going to sub for Skor bits instead so they will be toffee and pretzel which in my books is a win win too! Looking forward to making then and doing a little photoshoot with them and sharing them with everyone Glad I pinned and came across you! Carmen

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    2. Alicia

      December 09, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      Quick Question – Caramel bits – what kind do you recommend?

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      • Barbara Schieving

        December 09, 2013 at 2:16 pm

        Kraft makes the caramel bits used in the recipe. http://www.kraftbrands.com/caramels/products/default.aspx Enjoy!

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        • Alicia

          December 09, 2013 at 7:38 pm

          Thank-you for the quick response! On the hunt for those tomorrow!

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    3. Heather B

      November 20, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      How many does this make? Would love to make for a cookie exchange

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 20, 2013 at 10:35 pm

        Hi Heather – perfect for a cookie exchange. Two to three dozen depending on the size of the cookies.

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    4. Melissa

      November 12, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Maybe I’m just a newbie but when I made these last night I had a very difficult time~ How do you get the caramel not to stick to the cookie sheet? I used plenty of cooking spray but I just destroyed them when I tried to take them off the cookie sheet.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 12, 2013 at 10:36 am

        Hi Melissa – sorry your cookies stuck. I asked Emily and she said “The caramel bits sometimes melt and may stick, but I always use a Silpat mat so I haven’t had a problem. I’d suggest that or perhaps even parchment paper? Sorry!”

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    5. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

      October 02, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      Amazing cookies! The White Fudge Covered Pretzels is just genius!

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    6. Samantha

      June 23, 2013 at 11:30 am

      I found this recipe on Pinterest and as I am addicted to the salty chocolate trend, could not wait to try them! They were a hit with the whole family & I can’t wait to bake them again!
      The conversions to UK measures were easy too 🙂

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      • Barbara Schieving

        June 24, 2013 at 9:38 pm

        Hi Samantha – thanks for letting us know you made and enjoyed them. I can’t wait to try them too.

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    7. Nutmeg Nanny

      June 17, 2013 at 8:11 am

      Oh my, I have to say there is nothing better than this combination!! Delicious 🙂

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    8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

      June 12, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Oh white chocolate covered pretzels are my favorite kind!

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    9. Kitchen Belleicious

      June 11, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      every other week I make my kids chocolate covered pretzels and this is the perfect combination of chocolate and pretzels and the caramel just tops it off. A delightful and delicious cookie indeed. Hope to try these soon

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    10. Valérie (Franche-Comté)

      June 11, 2013 at 1:17 am

      C’est bien tentant
      Je te souhaite un agréable mardi
      Valérie

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    11. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      June 11, 2013 at 1:05 am

      Hi Emily, it’s tough to get one ahead against Barbara but I love these chocolate, caramel and pretzel cookies! Lovely to meet you.

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    12. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      June 10, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      Your cookies are gorgeous and they are seriously calling my name!

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    13. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

      June 10, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      I love these ones Barbara!

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    14. vanillasugarblog

      June 10, 2013 at 4:39 pm

      have a wonderful vacation–we’ll eat all the cookies for you!
      no worries there!

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    15. Emily

      June 10, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you for the feature! And now I need another batch of these cookies…

      Reply
    16. nessa

      June 10, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      I’m seriously about to lick my computer screen 🙂

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    17. Caryn/The Mid Life Guru

      June 10, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Yummy. I need to makes these. Where do you find caramel bits?

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    18. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      June 10, 2013 at 10:34 am

      Oh my!! These look so freaking fantastic!

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    19. Rocky Mountain Woman

      June 10, 2013 at 9:27 am

      They look like the perfect combo and sweet and salt, crunch and soft…

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    20. Rosa

      June 10, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Absolutely irresistible! Those ae marvelous cookies.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

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