Brown Butter M&M Pretzel Cookies
These brown butter m&m pretzel cookies are so delicious and perfectly balanced! They are salty and sweet, and so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Unsalted butter
- 1/2 c. Packed brown sugar
- 1/4 c. Granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. m&m’s extra for topping
- 1/2 c. Crushed pretzels
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown it for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl or kitchen aid, mix the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in m&ms and crushed pretzels.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them out about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra m&ms and pretzel pieces onto each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional) as the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!