Best 13 Pretzel Cookies Recipes

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**Pretzel Cookies: A Sweet and Savory Treat**

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and salty with our irresistible pretzel cookies. These cookies are the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, featuring a unique pretzel shape that adds a touch of fun to your snacking experience. Our collection of pretzel cookie recipes offers a variety of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From classic chocolate-covered pretzels to unique variations like cinnamon sugar and white chocolate drizzle, there's a pretzel cookie recipe for every palate. Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or looking for something more adventurous, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a pretzel cookie baking adventure!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL PRETZEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, large eggs, pretzel twist, chocolate chips, caramel candy

Provided by Michael Price

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups pretzel twist, plus more for topping
1 ½ cups chocolate chips
1 ½ cups caramel candy, unwrapped

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 37 grams

LOADED-UP PRETZEL COOKIES



Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies image

Coconut, M&M's and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you've ever tasted-or resisted. -Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature pretzels, broken
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUTELLA® PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES



Nutella® Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies image

This is an easy base recipe. Feel free to mix up the flavors! Leave out the peanut butter for any allergies. Instead of Nutella® and pretzels, try white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.

Provided by Meg S

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (such as Natural Jif®)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
53 pretzel sticks, crushed
3 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES



Chocolate Pretzel Cookies image

These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes wild over their chocolaty crunch. They're beautiful to serve and to give as gifts. -Priscilla Anderson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
MOCHA GLAZE:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
2 ounces white baking chocolate

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES



Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies image

Make and share this Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 30 cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
6 cups miniature pretzels, chopped

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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES



White Chocolate Pretzel Cookies image

Celebrate Christmas with these delicious chocolate cookies - a perfect dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (18 oz)
1 bag (7 oz) white chocolate-covered mini-pretzel twists, coarsely crushed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY PRETZEL COOKIES



Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies image

Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that's been requested over and over. Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies? -Isabel Minunni, Poughkeepsie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups finely ground pretzels (about 6 ounces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
Confectioners' sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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



Salted Peanut Butter-Pretzel-Chocolate Chip Cookies - CC Recipe image

Provided by á-48655

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 cup (3 ounces) quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 ounces pretzel sticks, coarsely crushed (2/3 cup)
Flake sea salt

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.

STUFFED PRETZEL COOKIES (PREZOOKIE)



Stuffed Pretzel Cookies (Prezookie) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 cookies (about 6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces homemade or store-bought pizza dough
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg yolk, whisked
1 1/2 tablespoons soft pretzel salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll the pizza dough into a 14-by-16-inch rectangle. With the longer side facing you, cut the dough into 3 even pieces horizontally. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Roll each piece of dough into a long tube and pinch along the seam to seal. Twist into a pretzel shape and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 2 pieces of dough.
  • Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk. Sprinkle evenly with the salt. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

PRETZEL COOKIES



Pretzel Cookies image

Here's a different look from all the round or cut-out cookies. It's easy to shape this shortbread-like dough into a pretzel. You can also sprinkle them with colored sugar or sprinkles.- Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1/4 cup coarse sugar
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL COOKIES



Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Pretzel Cookies image

These salty, nutty cookies have a surprise inside-a delicious milk chocolate middle. They're surprisingly easy to make, thanks to Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup pretzels
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 bar (7 oz) milk chocolate candy, unwrapped, separated into 32 pieces (reserve remaining chocolate for another use)

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PRETZEL AND SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup broken miniature pretzels, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons salted caramel topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, melted butter and eggs; beat until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup pretzels, chocolate chips and caramel topping., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass; press remaining pretzels onto top of each. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LOADED UP PRETZEL COOKIES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Loaded Up Pretzel Cookies Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-11607

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp.baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups miniature pretzels, broken
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

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 sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. Cold dough makes for chewier cookies. If your dough is too warm, it will spread too much in the oven and the cookies will be less soft.
  • Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Parchment paper prevents the cookies from sticking and makes them easy to remove from the pan.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. A high baking temperature will help the cookies to rise and become crispy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help the cookies to keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Pretzel cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their salty-sweet flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert, pretzel cookies are a great choice. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and salty, give these cookies a try!

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