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These warm chocolate chip cookie stuffed soft pretzels are just perfection!
If you ask me, perfection is a love hate word.
I struggle with trying to be as perfect as I can be on a daily basis, which is just stupid since I am far from perfect. Far, far, far from perfect. But day in and day out I wake up every morning and try again. Try again till I just can’t try anymore. Most of the time I am pretty happy with the outcome of my day and things workout fairly decent, but then there are those days.
I have a feeling you know what THOSE days are.
The days when no matter how hard you try to get the outcome you want so badly, it is just not going to happen and for me that can be just a tad devastating. The craziness in me makes me get up and do it all over again, but really when will I learn that perfect it just never going to be possible.
Sure, I might be able to get close, but if I am being totally honest I am pretty sure I will never be one hundred percent happy with the work I produce.
Mom, says it is something that will come with age. I am hoping she is right, but she and I run completely different. So I am not holding my breath on this one.
With pretty much everything I do, I put my whole heart into it. I give it my all.
Some would say this is a good trait and to a point it totally is. Actually, it is the one characteristic about myself that I truly love. If it is something I truly care about. I will not give up until I meet my end goal. I get this from both of my parents, so the gene is pretty well imbedded in me.
I am not complaining in the least.
Like I said, I am happy to be this way. Some of my brothers are the complete opposite, so I can see both sides. I like my side.
What I need to learn though is that not every photo I take, not every word I write, not every dish I make, not every decision I make and not every move I make can be just the way I want it to be. Like my dad says “Tieg, it is just not possible to be happy with every single thing you do.”.
Easier said (err, typed) than done.
This post is me letting go of my perfectionist just a tad.
See, the pretzels themselves are perfection. Seriously, they are and I know that for sure.
The photos however are definitely not some of my favorites.
I know they are not terrible, but I’m just not that excited about them. I did my best, but the pretzels, while extremely amazing in every way, are just not very photogenic.
It happens.
And I am just going to except that.
I tried, but I just could not make them prettier.
Oh well, I am over it. I have decided that some of the best foods are just ugly ones.
I mean, practically everything that comes out of the crockpot is ugly (but delicious): steak, mushrooms (LOVE) and um meatloaf (not my favorite – but my eldest brother loves it). Yeah, ugly foods, but they are all so good.
Can we just talk about how good these are now?
Great. I have been dying to tell you about these for too long. The idea came to me over two weeks ago and I have not stopped thinking about them since. Soft pretzels stuffed with cookies? What could be better?
Originally I was going to make some caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping, but then I tried them and knew that nothing was needed to make these any better than they already are.
And yes, you have to eat them warm.
Ok, you do not have to, but you should. Preferably with a nice cold glass of milk.
As you can see, the cookie dough is going to ooze out a little. Do not freak, it is fine and delicious.
Remember, not everything can be perfect (see, I’m convincing myself). So they will ooze… slightly, but trust me, it is a good thing.
Believe it or not these are actually super simple to make. The pretzel dough is incredibly easy to work with and all you are doing is stuffing in some chocolate chip cookie dough. There is not even any boiling required. I tried, but the pretzels just fell apart, so instead they get dunked into warm water that you are going to add some baking soda to. I was nervous about not boiling the pretzels, but the dipping worked perfectly and I could not have been happier with the taste. Spot on.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, in my house fell head over heels for these.
That never happens, so you know these are good.
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Warm chocolate Chip Cookie Stuffed Soft Pretzels.
Servings: 8 LARGE COOKIE STUFFED PRETZELS
Calories Per Serving: 756 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Pretzels
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
- 4 1/2 cups to 5 all-purpose flour
- 1 egg beaten
- course sea salt for sprinkling
Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- To make the pretzel dough, combine the water, sugar, yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough hook until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt and 4 1/2 cups flour to the mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball with your hands.
- Coat a large bowl with oil or cooking sprayl, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size. This will take about 1 hour.
- About 10 minutes before you're ready to roll out the pretzel dough make the cookie dough. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs and beat well. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Divide the pretzel dough into 8 equal balls and roll each out into a rectangle (about 11x3 inches). Spread a little cookie dough along the length of each piece. Starting with the opposite side, roll the dough up into a log, enclosing the toppings inside. Pinch the seams together and then very gently roll the dough with your hands to form an even cylinder and fully enclose the filling. It is ok if some of the chocolate chips peak through, but try to avoid any large tears in the dough.
- Take the two ends of each rope and form into a circle that is overlapped by a couple of inches of dough on either side, twist the ends and lay over the opposite side to form a pretzel shape. Press the ends under the pretzel to seal.
- Grab a bowl and fill it with warm water and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Dunk each pretzel in water and then place on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet (no more than four pretzels per sheet). Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and season liberally with sea salt. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until pretzels are very lightly golden and the cookies that have oozed out are golden. I started checking mine after 10 minutes, turned the pan and baked them another 6-8 minutes. You do not want to over cook the pretzels. Eat warm with a cold glass of milk.
I just can’t even handle it, in their own way, these are perfect.
This post was originally published on January 24, 2014
Ok my love. These ARE perfect. I don’t know how you can’t see that these look seriously drool-worthy. I’ve never seen a picture of yours that I thought wasn’t perfection. But I totally get it, I feel the same way A LOT. Just keep swimming! (Sorry for the Finding Nemo reference) 🙂 Have a great weekend girl!
Thank you so much, Nicole!! Love the finding Memo reference!
I was planning to use your recipe for spinach artichoke stuffed pretzels for my Super Bowl party, except I wanted to play around a little and make them into jalapeno popper stuffed pretzels. Now I just don’t know, though, because these look like the best stuffed pretzels EVER. Maybe I’ll have to do both. This is seriously an amazing looking recipe (and with amazingly beautiful photos!)
Haha! Do both!! 🙂
Thanks Cristina!
I almost didn’t click over from email to read all this. My first thought was that Tieghan done lost her mind finally. But, alas, I caved and clicked to see the salty twisted chocolateness that will soon be in my kitchen. Don’t beat yourself up so much about what you do. Listen to your parents (we kinda know what we’re talking about). You are doing great!
Haha! Thank you so much, Amber! I hope you love these!
Pretzel+Cookie? You are truly a genius. My mouth is watering just looking at these!
Thanks Anna!
Omigosh Tieghan! I don’t even know how to respond to these pretzels, that’s how amazing they look. I’m in the process of applying for summer internships right now, but I think I have to ask: can I intern in your kitchen (and by intern I mean eat all your food)? Pretty please! Only kidding, but seriously these look/sound absolutely amazing.
Haha! An Intern would sure be fun! 🙂
Thank you so much, Rebecca and good luck with those applications!
These pretzels are AWESOME! I do like the photos and I think the pretzels pop with the black background. Now I need to go run so I can make these.
Thanks so much, Meagan!
Tieghan your photos are amazing whether you think it or not! But I understand I suffer from perfectionism too and over achiever syndrome! LOL! But not everything you do or make will be perfect, we will love you anyways! This recipes is outta this world lady! LOVE it!
Thanks Sophia!
I’m thinking Super Bowl! I mean, the Broncos are going and this girl isn’t a huge football fan, but I’m gonna stay true to my Colorado roots. 🙂 Does the cookie dough stay soft? I always wonder when I see it baked into anything. Another winner,girl! I haven’t made anything from your blog that I didn’t love! And your pictures are great. Don’t sweat the small stuff. 😉
Hey Amanda! The cookie that you see oozing out does get a little crunchy, but the cookie that is on the inside stayd incredibly soft. It is so good!! And go Broncos! These are perfect for the Super Bowl!
Hope you love them and thank you for the sweet comments!
I wonder how long you’d bake these in pretzel bite form. I’m gonna have to figure that out.
Hmm, maybe 10 minutes? Let me know how it goes!
Thanks Amanda!
Thanks for getting back to me! I will absolutely let you know how it goes! 🙂
OK well firstly, these pretzels = OHMAHGOSH. My pregnant self is freaking out right now (in a very good way).
Secondly, not that I’m a wise old sage by any means — and I totally have the perfectionist gene myself — but your parents are right. You will never be completely happy with everything you do. That said, be proud of what you’ve accomplished in your years. It impresses me, that’s for sure. You have so much talent and heart and it shows in every post you do. Just FYI. 🙂
And now I’ll go back to drooling over these pretzels.
Oh how I wish I could give your pregnant self some of these pretzels!! I think you need to visit CO!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Stephanie!
Had you not said you weren’t satisfied with your pictures, I would have never noticed. And any “bad” picture you take is a million times better than my best picture anyway! lol
I struggle with the perfection thing too. I does get better with age…I don’t care nearly as much about some things at 28 as I did at 22. But 28 brings a whole new set of things to worry about being perfect. So maybe it doesn’t get better with age?
Just forget I said anything. I’m going to have a pretzel. 😉
Thanks Elizabeth!!
You never fail to make my jaw drop, Tieghan.
Chocolate chip? Pretzels? In one? MIND JUST GOT BLOWN.
Thanks Hilary!
I don’t know how you come up with all of these creative recipes, but man do I like the way your mind works! 😉
Thank you, Hannah!
These are SO amazing, T! I struggle with the perfection bug too. One day at a time… one day at a time 😉 xo
Thanks Ashley!
This is ridiculously wonderful in so many ways! Pinned several times 🙂
Thank you, Liz!
My jaw is literally scraping the ground right now. OMG soft pretzels stuffed with cookie dough?? Pure genius!! And I think that your pictures look amazing as always and capture the gooey chocolate perfectly! pinned. 😀
Thank you, Sarah!