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Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

These Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate sweet-salty fall treat soft, chewy, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor, melty chocolate, and crunchy pretzel bits.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • 3. Add pumpkin purée and vanilla; mix until combined.
  • 4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  • 5. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • 6. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed pretzels.
  • 7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  • 8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  • 9. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Make sure to blot the pumpkin purée with paper towels to reduce excess moisture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • For extra crunch, top with whole pretzel pieces before baking.

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Keywords: Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies, sweet and salty cookies, fall baking, pumpkin dessert