These Caramel Blondies filled with White Chocolate and Pretzels are incredibly delicious. They have a fudgy texture like a brownie but tastes like the batter of a cookie…perfection!

Holiday caramel pretzel cookie bars in pan.

These festive cookie bars are the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table or for any celebration!

The flavor of the caramel pairs perfectly with the rich white chocolate chips.

Biting into one of these cookie bars is a dream come true. The texture is chewy and fudgy; you won’t want to stop eating them.

They’re THAT delicious! However, the best part is that they are also easy to make.

Main Ingredients

Caramel Blondies on a plate with ingredients in bowls around it.

These Sweet & Salty Cookie Bars would be perfect for any celebration or a movie at home.

You always need something sweet and salty to watch a movie so combining the two in this baked good is the perfect solution!

One of the best parts about this recipe is that is also incredibly easy to make.

How to Make Caramel Blondies with White Chocolate and Pretzels

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Add the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk. Then add in the dark sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl
  3. Mix until fully combined
  4. Add flour and mix until just combined
  5. Fold in the white chocolate chips, pretzels and sprinkles
  6. Transfer to an 8×8 baking pan that is greased and lined with parchment paper
  7. Add dollops of caramel then swirl into the batter
  8. Top with extra white chocolate chips then press 12-16 pretzels into the top of the batter. They should be evenly spaced out (one for each bar)
  9. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean)
  10. Remove from the oven and top with extra holiday sprinkles
  11. Let cool for a minimum of 30 minutes
  12. Slice and Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be made gluten free friendly?

Yes! Substitute the all purpose flour for Gluten Free All Purpose Flour at a 1:1 ratio.

Do I have to add sprinkles?

Of course not! You can omit the sprinkles completely or swap them out depending on the occasion. I recommend using the following for Birthday Celebrations, Valentine’s Day, Autumn/Fall or July 4th!

Will the pretzels hold up while baking?

Yes! They are still crisp and crunchy when removed from the oven.

How do I know the blondies are done baking?

A toothpick should come out of the center clean! The blondies will also continue to bake in the pan once removed from the oven, it’s always better to not over-bake blondies.

What is the best way to store Caramel Blondies with White Chocolate and Pretzels?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the sliced bars in a freezer-safe container/bag for up to 1 month.

Sliced caramel blondies topped with sprinkles, white chocolate chips and pretzels.
Caramel blondies topped with white chocolate chips and pretzels.

Caramel Blondies with White Chocolate and Pretzels

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 16 bars
These Caramel Blondies filled with White Chocolate and Pretzels are incredibly delicious. They have a fudgy texture like a brownie but tastes like the batter of a cookie…perfection!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, or gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup mini pretzels, crushed, plus extra full pretzels for topping
  • 1/4 cup soft caramel dip
  • 1/4 cup red, green or holiday sprinkles, plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Add the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk. Then add in the dark sugar, butter, whole milk and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl
  • Mix until fully combined
  • Add flour and mix until just combined
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips, pretzels and sprinkles
  • Transfer to an 8×8 baking pan that is greased and lined with parchment paper
  • Add dollops of caramel then swirl into the batter
  • Top with extra white chocolate chips then press 12-16 pretzels into the top of the batter. They should be evenly spaced out (one for each bar)
  • Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean)
  • Remove from the oven and top with extra holiday sprinkles
  • Let cool for a minimum of 30 minutes
  • Slice and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar, Calories: 152kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 37mg, Potassium: 54mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 128IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Blondies, christmas cookies, Christmas Dessert, cookie bars, Dessert Bar, desserts, Easy Desserts, holiday baking, Holiday Dessert, Pretzel Cookies, Sweet and Salty, White Chocolate chips

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