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!
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 the 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. | ||
