Caramel Cookies with Pretzels and Walnuts
These deliciously soft and chewy, sweet and salty, caramel pretzel cookies are the perfect caramel cookie recipe the whole family is going to enjoy. Each bite is loaded with a winning combination of deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups caramel bits
- 1½ cups walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup pretzels, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, or a stand mixer, cream butter and the sugars together. Add in the vanilla, corn syrup, and eggs. Beat until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the caramel bits, chopped walnuts, and chopped pretzels.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 inch balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Press dough balls slightly and add additional toppings into the dough.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.