Ingredients

1 cup salted butter (softened)

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1/3 cup thick caramel dip or sauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed pretzels

1 cup toffee bits

Flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the eggs, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, then mix until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda, stirring until a sticky dough forms.

Step 5: Fold in the white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and toffee bits until evenly distributed.

Step 6: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt.

Step 7: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Use thick caramel dip for a richer caramel flavor and better dough consistency.

For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts along with the toffee bits.

Swap white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.

Make sure not to overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To maintain freshness, place a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months—thaw at room temperature before serving. Reheat briefly in a warm oven for a freshly-baked feel.

FAQs

Can I use salted or unsalted butter?

Using salted butter is suggested because the recipe includes pretzels and flaky sea salt, which enhance the salty-sweet balance. If you use unsalted butter, you might want to add a pinch more salt.

What if I don’t have flaky sea salt for garnish?

If flaky sea salt isn’t available, you can use a light sprinkle of coarse kosher salt or skip it altogether. However, the flaky sea salt adds a unique texture and flavor contrast.