Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites Recipe

Introduction

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites are a delightful no-bake treat featuring edible cookie dough studded with mini chocolate chips, sandwiched between two pretzels, and dipped in melted chocolate. Sweet and salty, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties or a quick sweet fix any time.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat treated)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks (for melting)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Pretzels (any style you prefer)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat-treat the flour by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Let it cool completely before using.
2. Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the heat-treated flour to the mixture and stir until a dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
4. Step 4: Place the dough in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle. Then roll the dough into ½ inch balls, working one at a time.
5. Step 5: Arrange the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
6. Step 6: Sandwich each dough ball between two pretzels and place them back on the baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
8. Step 8: Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate, then return to the baking sheet.
9. Step 9: Chill the dipped pretzels in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate hardens, then serve.

Tips & Variations

• Always heat-treat the flour to make the cookie dough safe to eat raw.
• Freezing the dough before rolling helps prevent stickiness and makes shaping easier.
• Use your favorite type of pretzels—waffle pretzels, pretzel snaps, or mini twists all work well.
• Adding vegetable oil to melted chocolate thins it out, making dipping easier and more even.
• Try swapping mini chocolate chips for sprinkles or chopped nuts, or leave them out for sugar cookie dough bites.
• Set dipped pretzels on parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking while chocolate hardens.

Storage

Store the cookie dough pretzel bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days. For quicker enjoyment, freeze them and allow to thaw slightly before serving. Reheat is not recommended as the chocolate coating may melt.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use raw flour without heat treating it?

No, it’s important to heat treat the flour to kill any harmful bacteria and make the cookie dough safe to eat without baking.

Do these pretzel bites need to be refrigerated?

Yes, these treats are best stored in the refrigerator due to the milk and butter in the dough. They should stay fresh for about 5 days when refrigerated.

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites Recipe

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Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites combine edible, heat-treated cookie dough studded with mini chocolate chips, sandwiched between salty pretzels, and half-dipped in melted chocolate for a sweet and salty no-bake treat perfect for parties or snacking throughout the week.

• Author: Rami
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 20 pretzel bites (serves 10 people) 1x
• Category: Dessert, Snack
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat treated)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For Dipping

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks (for melting)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Pretzels (enough to sandwich about 20 cookie dough balls; e.g., 40 pretzels)

Instructions

1. Heat treat the flour: Place the all-purpose flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Remove and allow the flour to cool completely to eliminate any risk of bacteria.
2. Make the dough: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Then mix in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Form the cookie dough: Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
4. Chill the dough: Place the dough in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm it up and make it easier to handle and less sticky for rolling.
5. Roll into balls: Using your hands, roll the cookie dough into 1/2 inch balls. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
6. Assemble pretzel bites: Sandwich each cookie dough ball between two pretzels and place them back on the prepared baking sheet carefully.
7. Melt the chocolate: Combine the chocolate chips or chunks with the vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
8. Dip pretzel bites: Dip each cookie dough stuffed pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then return them to the lined baking sheet.
9. Set the chocolate: Transfer the dipped pretzel bites to the fridge or freezer to let the chocolate harden completely before serving. The freezer sets them faster.

Notes

• Heat treating the flour is essential to eliminate harmful bacteria making the cookie dough safe to eat raw.
• Freezing the dough before rolling helps reduce stickiness, allowing easier handling, especially if your hands are warm.
• Any pretzel variety can be used—waffle pretzels, pretzel snaps, or traditional mini twists all work well.
• Add vegetable oil to melted chocolate to thin it and make dipping smoother to avoid clumpy or thick chocolate coating.
• Use parchment paper or a silicone mat on your baking sheet to prevent chocolate-dipped pretzels from sticking while chilling.
• Storing these in the refrigerator is best; they keep fresh for approximately 5 days in an airtight container.
• If you’re in a hurry, setting the chocolate in the freezer is a great option for quicker results.
• Customize by swapping mini chocolate chips for sprinkles, chopped nuts, or leaving them out for a sugar cookie dough variation.

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