Loaded Pretzel Cookie Recipe
This Loaded Pretzel Cookie Recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic flavor combination of salty and sweet. The crunchy pretzel pieces provide a nice texture contrast, while the semi-sweet chocolate chips give it an indulgent sweetness.
It’s also incredibly easy to make, requiring just basic ingredients and a little bit of time. These pretzel cookies are great for parties, potlucks, or just any day of the week when you are craving a sweet treat.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.
- The perfect combination of sweet and salty.
- A delicious, indulgent treat that’s sure to please everyone.
🛒Ingredients
You will need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. One great thing about these ingredients is that they are all easy to find at your local grocery store.
- butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- large egg
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- miniature pretzel sticks
- shredded coconut
- M&Ms
- chocolate chips
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Loaded Pretzel Cookie Recipe
Making these pretzel cookies are so simple. Just follow these step-by-step instructions here in the recipe card below and you will have some delicious cookies to enjoy with your family in no time at all.
Step 1: Mix together the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars. Once creamed, add egg and mix.
Step 2: Add in the dry ingredients
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold all ingredients together until a cookie dough forms.
Step 3: Fold in the additions
Fold in pretzel sticks, shredded coconut, M&Ms, and chocolate chips.
Step 4: Chill the cookie dough
Chill the cookie dough in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
Step 5: Preheat the oven and prepare your baking dish
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 6: Shape the cookie dough
Roll the cookie dough into spheres, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Be sure to leave about 1-2 inches of space between each cookie, working in batches if necessary.
Step 7: Bake the cookies
Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Add some spices: Use different flavorings, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Change up the candy: Substitute the M&Ms and chocolate chips for other candy like Reese’s pieces or a chopped up candy bar.
- Nuts: Add in some nuts for an extra crunch.
If you love cookies you may also enjoy these Birthday Cake Cookies.
🥄 Equipment
Here are a few kitchen tools that you will need to make this cookie recipe:
- large bowl
- electric mixer – hand mixer or stand mixer
- cookie sheets lined with parchment paper
- wire rack
🥫 Storage
These pretzel cookies are best stored in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to about a week.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that these cookies turn out perfectly for you.
- Make sure that the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugars.
- For a more defined cookie shape, roll the dough into balls and slightly flatten them with your hands.
- Be sure to leave enough space between each cookie when baking, as they will spread a bit during baking.
- Instead of parchment paper, you can also line your baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can freeze these pretzel cookies. Be sure to wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They will stay good for up to 3 months.
Absolutely! Feel free to use different kinds of candy instead of M&Ms and chocolate chips. You can also use chopped nuts or raisins instead of the coconut if desired.
Chilling cookie dough will help the cookies to bake more evenly and prevent them from spreading too much. It also helps to keep the dough from becoming too soft, which can result in a cakey texture.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Loaded Pretzel Cookie Recipe
Equipment
- large bowl
- electric mixer – hand mixer or stand mixer
- cookie sheets lined with parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup miniature pretzel sticks broken into small pieces
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup M&Ms
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars. Once creamed, add egg and mix.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Fold all ingredients together until a cookie dough forms.
- Fold in pretzel sticks, shredded coconut, M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- Chill the cookie dough in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll the cookie dough into spheres, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Be sure to leave about 1-2 inches of space between each cookie, working in batches if necessary.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
