These yummy butterscotch pretzel cookies boast a sweet and salty flavor that’s hard to resist.
Created for our Cookies cookbook, these soft and crunchy treats are just begging to fill your cookie jar. Melted butterscotch chips, butter, and vanilla give these kid favorite cookies their depth of flavor. Crushed salty mini pretzels add a fun crunch when you bite into one of these butterscotch pretzel cookies that makes it hard to eat just one.
We decided to give these cookies a unique rectangular shape, so they would stand out from the crowd. They are made by pressing the dough into a log. Then for each batch, simply slice slices, and place them on the cookie sheet to bake—simple!
A natural choice for lunch boxes, afterschool treats, or coffee breaks, the old-fashioned butterscotch flavor tastes great with a glass of milk or a mug of hot coffee. We also love to serve these delectable cookies as a special weeknight dessert with a bowl full of vanilla ice cream or crumbled and made into parfaits by layering them with vanilla or chocolate pudding and whipped cream. So easy and so good!
Heat oven to 350°F.
In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave butterscotch chips on 50% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add melted butterscotch chips, vanilla, and egg; beat until well mixed. Beat in flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in 1/4 cup of the pretzels.
Divide the dough into quarters. Roll each quarter into a 12-inch log. Carefully roll and press each log into the remaining 1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels.
Press the logs to 1 1/4-inches wide; cut dough logs into 2-inch pieces. Place the pieces at least 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from the cookie sheets to a cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Butterscotch chips melt differently than other chips. It's important to melt them on 50% power and stir every 30 seconds to avoid scorching. When melted, they will be thicker than chocolate chips when stirred smooth.
Place pretzels into a gallon-size resealable food-storage bag and seal. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to coarsely crush. The pretzels will stick to the dough best if the fine crumbs are discarded before rolling: place the pretzels into a fine mesh strainer and tap the sides to sift the fine crumbs and discard. The pieces that are left will stick more easily to the dough.
Store these cookies at room temperature in a tightly covered container up to 3 days.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 19% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
