Make Irresistible Butterscotch Pudding Pretzel Cookies Today!
Butterscotch Pudding Pretzel Cookies are a unique and irresistible treat that combine the rich, buttery flavor of butterscotch with the irresistible crunch of salted pretzels. These cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves a perfect balance of sweet and salty in their desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 package (3.4 ounce) butterscotch instant pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted pretzels, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate-toffee baking bits (optional)
- Coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butterscotch pudding mix until creamy and smooth.
4. 4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. 6. Fold in the chopped pretzels, chocolate chips, and chocolate-toffee baking bits.
7. 7. Scoop rounded tablespoon of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired.
8. 8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. 9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the dough or baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, butterscotch, pretzel