Description
Loaded Cookie Brittle is a delightful crunchy treat combining the sweet taste of chocolate chip cookie dough with the salty crunch of potato chips and pretzels. Finished with drizzles of caramel and melted chocolate, this brittle offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough Base
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
- 1/4 cup whole pretzel twists
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Melted chocolate, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed potato chips, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Spread and Add Pretzels: Transfer the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly into a thin layer. Press the whole pretzel twists lightly into the surface of the dough to incorporate their crunch and flavor.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookie brittle is golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brittle from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling ensures the brittle hardens properly for the perfect texture.
- Drizzle and Finish: Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce and melted chocolate evenly over the brittle to add richness and extra flavor. Sprinkle flaky sea salt for an added salty contrast, if desired.
- Break and Serve: Let the drizzles harden slightly, then break the brittle into irregular pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute pretzels with salted nuts or skip them if preferred.
- Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate for drizzling to customize sweetness and bitterness.
- Store the cookie brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped toffee bits into the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookie brittle, chocolate chip cookie brittle, loaded cookie brittle, sweet and salty dessert, caramel drizzled brittle, crunchy cookie treat
