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CARAMEL PRETZEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES by Gordon Ramsay

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M


Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe!

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies- The perfect salty sweet treat!

Every once in a while I just feel the need to switch up my regular, old chocolate chip cookies and get a little crazy.

This recipe is the perfect opportunity to do just that! No crazy ingredients or steps, no chilling, just plain good cookies with a little twist.

We haven’t even talked about how festive these cookies can be, too! Here, I picked up the Valentine’s Day bag of Caramel M&M’s. All those reds, whites and pinks! M&M’s always have coordinating holiday colors for nearly every holiday. Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas.. These will be your go-to cookie!

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

How to make Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

First thing you’ll want to do is cream some butter and sugar until well combined. Add in a couple of eggs and vanilla.

butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in stand mixer bowl.

Turn your mixer up as high as it will go and cream those eggs into the butter and sugar mixture. The mixture will become light in color and extremely fluffy.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl then add in the dry ingredients. The dry ingredients include flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until well combined.

pretzels, crushed for the cookies

Now it is time to release a little pent up anger. 😉 Let’s smash some pretzels! I used pretzel dipping sticks, which are thicker than a normal pretzel but not quite as thick as a pretzel rod. They are about 4 inches in length. I tossed my pretzels into a large zip top bag and let my rolling pin do the work.

If you only have the thin pretzel sticks, just break them into fourths.

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

Add the crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M’s, and some semi-sweet chocolate chips to the cookie dough. Fold the add-ins into the dough. I usually just ‘knead’ everything together by hand.

caramel m&m's, chocolate chips and crushed pretzels going into cookie dough.

Scoop the dough into balls (about the size of a golf ball). Arrange on a cookie sheet, allowing room for slight spreading.

Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are no longer glossy and the edges are just starting to brown.

Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

caramel pretzel cookies before being baked

 

How many Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies does this recipe make? Can I halve the recipe?

This recipe will make about 3 dozen 2 inch cookies. You are more than welcome to halve the recipe, halving the 3/4 measurements gets a little tricky though. You’ll want to measure out 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup to equal half of 3/4 cup. Same philosophy for 3/4 tsp= 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp.

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

How do you store chocolate chip cookies? How long will they keep for?

The best way to store your cookies is in an air tight container or zip top bag. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days. If you are planning on storing these and not eating them all straight out of the oven, it is important to not over bake them! Or they will get hard and not delicious.

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe ingredients

Here’s what you need to make these  Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies:

–1 cup butter, softened

–3/4 cup granulated sugar

–1 cup brown sugar

–2 eggs

–1 tsp vanilla

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe!

–2 3/4 cups flour

–3/4 tsp salt

–3/4 tsp baking soda

–1 cup crushed pretzels

–1 10 oz bag Caramel M&M’s

–3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! 

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel pretzel chocolate chip cookies

Servings: 13

Calories: 424 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 10 oz bag Caramel M&M’s
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

  2. Cream together the butter, both sugars, eggs and vanilla.

  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.

  4. Mix the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture. Mix well.

  5. Fold the crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M’s and chocolate chips into the cookie cough. 

  6. Scoop onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

  7. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are no longer glossy.

  8. Cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 425mg 18%

Potassium 131mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 58g 19%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 32g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 9.6%

Calcium 3.4%

Iron 13.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe!Step-by-Step Directions for making Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Cream together the butter, both sugars, eggs and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. Fold the crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M’s and chocolate chips into the cookie cough.
  6. Scoop onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are no longer glossy.
  8. Cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How do you soften butter?

I like to soften butter by using the defrost function on my microwave. If you need the full 1/2 cup cube of butter, you can leave it in the paper wrapper, otherwise, place the amount of butter you need in a glass or porcelain bowl. I use the lowest defrost setting on my microwave and just let it run for 20 seconds. Check the butter and see how soft it is by pressing it with a rubber scraper. If it is still not soft to the touch, meaning it doesn’t indent when you press into it, let it warm for another 5-10 seconds. Watch it closely! Butter softens very quickly.

Can you freeze Thumbprint Cookies?

Yes, you can freeze Jam Thumbprint Cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Make sure you first let them sit on the countertop for 2-3 hours before stacking them in the airtight container, so that the jam has enough time to set. Store each layer with a piece of parchment paper in between so that the cookies will not stick together and maintain their prettiness when defrosted.

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate salty sweet combo! Crushed pretzels, Caramel M&M's and semi-sweet chocolate chips all nestled together in buttery cookie dough. Perfect variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! #cookies #caramel #pretzel #chocolate #chocolatechip #dessert #baking #recipe from BUTTER WITH A SIDE OF BREAD

VALENTINES MARSHMALLOW CHOCOLATE BARK – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Valentine


Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

I love that this marshmallow chocolate bark is made in minutes and has just a few ingredients. Trust me, both adults and kids love this treat. I mean, honestly, the combination of chocolate and marshmallows is pretty magical. Add in some festive candy and these treats are so good!

Looking for more Valentine’s Day recipes? We’ve totally got you covered! Check out all of our favorite Valentine’s Day desserts here!

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!What’s the best chocolate for melting?

When making candy like this I really find that dipping chocolate just works best. You can purchase Ghirardelli Melting Wafers at most grocery stores. I buy my melting chocolate in bulk on Amazon. If you really want to use chocolate chips instead, I suggest melting 1/2 a tablespoon of shortening or 2 tsp coconut oil in with the chocolate chips, to thin it out and make it easier to dip the candy.

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!How to melt white chocolate to make this Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark:

Here’s how you can easily melt chocolate to use in this recipe. First, place white chocolate in a glass or ceramic bowl. These bowls retain heat better, making it easier to melt the chocolate.

Melt chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let it sit in the microwave, untouched, for 2 minutes.

Gently stir the chocolate. If it’s not fully melted, return it to the microwave for 15-20 seconds, letting it sit again before stirring.

My bowl of chocolate took 2 minutes in the microwave. White chocolate looks like it’s not all melted when in fact it really is. Stir it gently several times and make sure it really needs more microwave time before jumping the gun and just giving it more time. I usually have to stir mine for a good 30 seconds until it’s really fully melted.

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!Why does chocolate seize?

Melting white chocolate can be a little frustrating if you’ve never done it before. The reason is because white chocolate seizes easily. The most common culprits are water and overcooking. I don’t EVER use water to help chocolate melt. When chocolate seizes due to overcooking, it actually looks like it’s not melted yet, which prompts people to return it to the microwave and makes the whole thing worse. The result is a clumpy, grainy mess!

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!Here are a few tips for preventing chocolate from seizing:

  • Follow the steps I’ve outlined above to melt chocolate SLOWLY.
  • Add a small amount of shortening to the chocolate.
  • If your chocolate is showing beginning signs of seizing, melt 1/2 tsp shortening in a separate bowl and gently stir into your chocolate. If it’s smoothing out, you can add another 1/2 tsp of shortening.

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Marshmallow Chocolate Bark for Valentine’s Day:

–one 12-oz bag white chocolate chips

–3 cups mini marshmallows

–about 1/2 TBSP shortening {optional, but it really makes the melting process easier!}

–Valentine’s sprinkles and candies, for topping

  1. Measure out 3 cups of marshmallows. Line an 8×11 glass dish or a half-sized cookie sheet {like I used!} with parchment paper.
  2. Pour chocolate chips into a glass or ceramic bowl and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let sit 2 minutes. Gently stir and add another 15-20 seconds if chocolate isn’t fully melted.
  3. Add marshmallows and stir to coat.
  4. Transfer chocolatey marshmallows to your prepared pan. Using a rubber scraper, make sure marshmallows extend to the edge of the pan. Press down slightly to make it all somewhat even. Shake on any sprinkles you’d like to decorate the bark with. Press candy into top of bark.
  5. Put in the fridge for about 20 minutes, until chocolate is set.
  6. Remove from the freezer and let sit on the counter to return to room temperature. Cut into pieces.
Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!

Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark

Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Course: Candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate bark

Servings: 16

Calories: 147 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag white chocolate chips 1 bag
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 TBSP shortening {optional}
  • Valentine’s sprinkles & candies

Instructions

  1. Measure out 3 cups of marshmallows. Line an 8×11 glass dish or a half-sized cookie sheet {like I used!} with parchment paper.

  2. Pour chocolate chips into a glass or ceramic bowl and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let sit 2 minutes. Gently stir and add another 15-20 seconds if chocolate isn’t fully melted.

  3. Add marshmallows and stir to coat.

  4. Transfer chocolatey marshmallows to your prepared pan. Using a rubber scraper, make sure marshmallows extend to the edge of the pan. Press down slightly to make it all somewhat even. Shake on any sprinkles you’d like to decorate the bark with. Press candy into top of bark.

  5. Put in the fridge for about 20 minutes, until chocolate is set.

  6. Remove from the freezer and let sit on the counter to return to room temperature. Cut into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 4mg 1%

Sodium 26mg 1%

Potassium 60mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Sugars 17g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 0.1%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 4.2%

Iron 0.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine's Day! #candy #marshmallows #Valentines #recipe #chocolatebark from BUTTER WITH A SIDE OF BREAD #chocolate

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