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Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookie Bars

These Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 sticks Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 12 ounces Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1.5 cups Mini Pretzel Twists coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips for Drizzling optional
  • 0.25 cup Peanut Butter for Drizzling optional
  • 0.25 cup Crumble Pretzels for Topping optional

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Step 4: Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 5: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Step 7: Fold in chocolate chips and pretzels until evenly distributed.
  • Step 8: Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Step 9: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  • Step 10: Allow to cool, then drizzle with melted chocolate and peanut butter if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Freeze cut squares in a single layer in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
  • Experiment with seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice or peppermint.