Description
A delightful combination of sweet and salty, these Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and studded with rich chocolate chips and crunchy pretzels.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed salted pretzels
- 1/2 cup additional chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the first cup of chocolate chips and spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, remaining chocolate chips, and vegetable oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the cookie dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Allow to cool, then slice into squares.
Notes
For extra chewiness, consider chilling the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg