These Pretzel and Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sweet and salty lover’s dream. And that’s basically all there is to it!
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This post was originally written way back in June of 2010. Almost SIX years ago. How is that even possible?!
Well, the good news is that it’s always easy enough to go back and edit a post, if need be…it’s just all about finding the time for that sort of thing these days.
See the thing is, when I first started blogging, photography really wasn’t my thing. Not that it is now, but I’d like to think that I’ve made somewhat of an improvement from the photos that used to look like this…
But when there’s a recipe that’s this good, then sometimes, you just need to make sure that everyone knows it.
There is so much going on with these cookies that I love. First, the obvious sweet + salty combo with the addition of the pretzels. They wind up being studded throughout so that each bite gives you just a little hint of salty with all that sweet happening.
Then there’s the ice cream. My favorite to use is a French vanilla, because there’s just something about that flavor that I can’t resist. I don’t even know how to describe it.
Last, there’s a little extra addition of almond extract. I’m a huge sucker for that stuff (especially with my almond buttercream frosting…OMG), and I love how it gives the cookies just a slightly different flavor that makes you ask, ‘what IS that?’
Warm, gooey, salty, chocolaty…all of the above.
Pretzel & Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream frozen
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Add in ice cream until combined.
- Place flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl; mix.
- Add to wet ingredients along with the chocolate chips and pretzels; mix until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop and place dough 2 inches apart onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
lightly adapted from Picky Palate
These cookies are also good without the pretzels, if that’s not really your thing. But even if you’re just a little unsure, TRY IT first.
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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Kelly says
I love adding preztels into sweet things…the sweet/salty combination makes me *swoon*…literally!! :)
Leslie says
These look so amazing. Vanilla ice cream is actually my favorite flavor!
Heather says
Omg these sound amazing…can you drive some over to me right now please??
Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) says
girl are you serious with these…. I hate to be an echo but AMAZING. recipe saved. looks so good :)
ps I just got caught up on your blog and read your “opening up” story… thanks so much for sharing that. its so scary to make yourself vulnerable on the internet but in other ways it is freeing :) love your blog girl.
cardiopizza says
What a cool recipe! I love it! :)
Meagan says
Just made these yesterday and they were a HUGE hit! Thanks for the receipe!
Courtney says
AWESOME! So glad you liked them!! :)
Beverly says
OMG! This is sinful!!!!!!!! Ok, I so dislike you now because there is NO way I CAN’T make these. I’m picking up the stuff for them today and I have a feeling I’m gonna hate myself later but WOW… thanks! LOL
Henry Larry says
The blend of flavors in these cookies seems like a match made in dessert heaven. Excited to whip up a batch and indulge in that irresistible combination of warm gooey salty and chocolaty goodness.
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