Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup pretzels, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup caramel bits
1/2 cup chocolate chips

1.  Preheat oven to 350℉

2.  Cream butter and sugars together for about 1 minute.  Add vanilla and egg; mix to combine.

3.  In a seperate small bowl combine flour, salt, and baking soda.  Whisk together and then gradually add to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.  Add pretzel pieces, caramel bits, and chocolate chips.

4.  Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment or Silpat lined cookie sheets.  Space 2 inches apart.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.  Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before removing to cooling racks.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

From Life As a Lofthouse