5.01.2013

white chocolate chunk pretzel cookies


When it comes to blogging, one of the biggest issues I have is posting. Call me Captain General. Wait, what? Ugh. No, I mean, how often to post. I have to admit, peer pressure still exists in the blogging world. {grr.} 

Every day, I see bloggers have posts going up, filled to the brim with beautiful pictures and drool-worthy, time-tested recipes. Quality over quantity is a big thing, and it's something I'm definitely kicking myself in the butt about lately. *ninja butt kick* 

I feel pressured to be posting every time I whip something out of the oven, when really, if the recipe COULD be better, it'd probably be better not to post it at all. When you lovely people visit my blog, do I want you to see a whole BUNCH of awesome recipes maybe only posted once a week, or crappy posts posted every day with a good one thrown in to the mix every once in awhile? 


So I'm just forewarning you, I think I am going to be posting a little less. I feel like that with all my healthy eats, they're taking over the blog {"The health-nuts are coming, the health-nuts are coming!"} and they definitely get less hype than anything else. Sure, this IS my blog and I can post whatever the heck I want, but if it's not improving my blog in anyway, I think I'll leave it out. 

Of course, that doesn't mean I'm not going to be making healthy recipes. I just won't be posting them as much if ever unless they're going to blow your pants off. {Just kidding! For the love of bunnies, please keep your pants on!}

Long story short. I need to not post recipes that really aren't that great or when the pictures don't turn out good. Because I want to keep this blog AAAAALL about beautiful, happy, scrum-diddly umptious food. Sorry, I guess that was a lot of unnecessary boredom.

Boringness aside… 

COOKIES!!

Gosh dang it, it's been way too long since I've made a batch of cookies and just left them alone without making them all healthified-like. {Speaking of healthified!!! REMEMBER THOSE GF MUFFINS I MADE? I MADE A BETTER VERSION!!!!!!} {SHOULD I POST THEM!!!!?} {TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!!!}{SORRY ABOUT ALL THE EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!}


Where was I? Oh, cookies! Derr. 

These are full on, butter packed, flavor packed, fat packed cookies that will make your tummy happy. Not your hips. But your tummy. I promise you.

Sweet and salty is one of my faaaaaavorite flavaaah combaaaahnahhhtions and these cookies are stuffed with all kindsa good things that are sure to satisfy any sweet and salty cravings. 

Dark brown sugar makes them super chewy and soft. Then I added white chocolate chunks and pretzels because white chocolate and pretzels go together like… dark chocolate and pretzels! MMM.

On another totally random, unrelated, and irrelevant note… I'm super happy because I found a new place to take good pictures! Awhile ago, we got rid of our white oven which was the perfect place for me to take my food pictures. The new oven just wasn't the same, but I've found a new place on the counter where I can take decent pictures without them looking like they were taken in a dark dungeon way down under the ocean. {What.}

So there's that.

Thanks for listening to me babble. I believe your face needs a cookie or ten. 


white chocolate chunk pretzel cookies

1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. AP flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. sea salt
1 c. white chocolate chunks {or white chocolate chips}
3/4 c. pretzels, coarsely chopped {plus more for topping; optional}

Preheat oven to 375ºF. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, eggs, sugars, and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix until combined. Fold in white chocolate chunks and chopped pretzels. Scoop cookie dough into balls about 1-1 1/2 tablespoons each and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until cookies or golden brown and slightly underdone in the middle. Let cool before removing to a wire rack. 


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17 comments:

  1. This combines two of my favorite things - white chocolate and pretzels! I definitely have to try these! :)

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    1. White chocolate and pretzels are my favorite too :) Give them a shot! And let me know what you think :)

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  2. There are many pressures with food blogging! I don't think many out there realize this. Keep up the great work!

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels this way :)

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  3. Dude, I have the same problem with how often to post! I FEEL like I should be posting every day like almost every other food blogger out there, but I just can't do that!
    And those cookies. Omg. They look divine. Sweet and salty and white chocolate and cookies, I can't think of anything better!

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  4. These cookies look amazing and yummy! I love your healthy recipes! Although I don't have much extra time to bake, I adore your recipes and try them out when I can. I completly understand about the posting! There is only so much time in a day! Your blog is wonderful and inspiring!

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    1. Glad to know you like my recipes! Thanks for reading :)

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  5. You really have a happy place! :)
    Love all your recipes & posts. Following you now!

    For some Indian food get to my place at www.relishdelish.blogspot.com :)

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    1. Thank you!! I'm glad to have you as a reader :)

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  6. Oh boy, I am soooo making these! Sweet and salty perfection!
    And your a wonderful blogger, first of all your brave enough to do it in the first place and not all of us are...second, I always look forward to seeing what you've come up with...whenever! So post when your ready! We'll be here! :)

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    1. Thanks so much! I'm glad to have you as such an awesome reader :)

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  7. Sophie....oh, wait, I'm just now figuring something out.....people read your blog for the recipes? :-) My bad...cuz I read them for the EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!! Truth. You are the best writer eva, and I love love LOVE reading your posts. Oh, and I'd also love to teleport to Africa and eat your beautiful creations (I stink at cooking - my timer is the smoke alarm going off...). But mostly I'd teleport just to look you in the eye to tell you that it.don't.matter.one.itty.bitty.bit what others think. God has gifted you in amazing ways, and you are letting those gifts shine through you mighty brightly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (too many"!"?) ;-) SO...yes, please post your amazinger GF muffins if you can/ have time/ aren't drowning in school work...but if you feel like going for a run, then downing some sweet-n-salty circles o' heaven - DO THAT! You being happy makes your posts happy which makes me happy...and though it's not all about me (as my family tells me..wha?), it's a clear win-win. Oh, and sugar makes me happy, and God made sugar, and you use sugar in the most beautiful ways, so I'm thinking it's all meant to be. There. Now I'm going to go celebrate you with a cookie and a Pepsi. Many blessings to you, and THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR SHINY SELF!!!!!

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    1. You're so sweet! I'm always wondering if people actually read my blog or just go straight to the recipe. I'm glad you're enjoying both! hahaha :) Thank you SO much for the encouragement! Hope you enjoy your cookie and pepsi :) xo

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  8. Oh, my god, I can do it! Sweet and salty perfect!
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