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    Published Dec 2, 2020 (Updated Jan 25, 2023) by Heather Bilyeu

    The Munchies Cookie

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    The Munchies cookie is full of everything you would want when you have the munchies. Pretzels, potato chips, caramel, and peanut butter cups. These cookies are loaded with the perfect salty-sweet combo!

    I have had this munchies cookie recipe sitting waiting for Christmas cookie week since JANUARY! 12 months people! For 12 months I have been waiting to share this epic cookie y'all are going to LOVE!!!!

    After I made the White Chocolate Peppermint & Pretzel Cookies last Christmas season, it got me in the mood to play around with some more loaded monster style cookies.

    caramel squares, unwrapped peanut butter cups, potato chips, mini pretzels and a glass of milk on a blue table with cookies on a plate in the background

    Fun fact.

    I am actually not a huge sweets person. I will have salty-cheesy-crunchy over sweets any day!

    But I am a sucker for a salty-sweet combo. Oh, man! Sprinkle flaked sea salt on brown butter cookies.....done! Caramel corn....my weakness. They are the best kinda sweet.

    I knew I wanted to load up a cookie with some salty goodness and honestly just threw a bunch of stuff into the cookie dough.

    • salty ruffle crunchy potato chips
    • bite size mini pretzels
    • peanut butter cup goodness
    • and rich caramel

    You have the chewy. You have the crunchy. You have the sweet. You have the salty. Chocolate. Oats.

    LOADED!!

    So truly - what other name is more fitting than THE MUNCHIES COOKIE?!

    Eat your heart out friends!

    Ingredients Needed for The Munchies Cookie

    bowl of oatmeal, peanut butter cups, salt, caramels, sugar, potato chips, mini pretzels and a stick of butter
    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • White Sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla
    • Flour
    • Old Fashion Oats
    • Salt
    • Baking Powder
    • Potato Chips 
    • Mini Pretzels 
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
    • Caramels Squares

    How to Make the Munchies Cookie

    You are pretty much going to use everything but the kitchen sink in these bad boys.

    PRO TIP - only mix the dough about halfway before adding all the "extras". That way the paddle attachment to the mixer will help break up the chips, pretzels, and PB cups a little more to bring it all together.

    Munchies Cookie  dough in a mixer
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a stand mixer cream the butter and both sugars for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
    3. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until just combined - being careful not to over mix.
    4. Add the flour, oatmeal, salt, and baking powder. Mix for about 30 seconds. The dough should not be fully combined. Just until about halfway mixed through.
    5. Add in the potato chips, mini-pretzels, halved Reese's cups, and caramel bits and finish mixing until it just comes together. The mixer will help crush the chips and pretzels and thoroughly combined everything.
    6. Using a cookie scoop,  scoop out the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
    7. Place in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes.
    8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

    How to Store Cookies

    Store cooled and decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

    3 stacked Munchies Cookie on a blue table with a platter of cookies and a glass of milk in the background

    How to Freeze Cookies

    Once the cookies are cooled completely. Place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag, container, or vacuum seal.

    Place in the freezer for 3 months (or a year if vacuum-sealed). Remove from freezer and place on a platter and allow to come to room temp when ready to enjoy. Chocolate dipped cookies can be stored the same way. 

    **Use code “SOUTHERNSOUL” to get 10% off all Vesta Precision products. Affiliate link**

    3 Munchies Cookie on a blue plate with a glass of milk and broken cookies around it

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    The Munchies Cookie


    • Author: Heather
    • Total Time: 32 minutes
    • Yield: 30 1x
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    The Munchies cookie is full of everything you would want when you have the munchies. Pretzels, potato chips, caramel, and peanut butter cups. These cookies are loaded with the perfect salty-sweet combo!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 Stick Butter - softened
    • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ Cup White Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
    • 1 Cup Flour
    • 1 Cup Old Fashion Oats
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ Cup Potato Chips (1-2 handfuls)
    • ½ Cup Mini Pretzels (1-2 handfuls)
    • ½ Cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - halved
    • ½ Cup Caramels - cut into halves or quarted (about 10 caramels)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a stand mixer cream the butter and both sugars for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
    3. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until just combined - being careful not to over mix.
    4. Add the flour, oatmeal, salt, and baking powder. Mix for about 30 seconds. The dough should not be fully combined. Just until about halfway mixed through.
    5. Add in the potato chips, mini-pretzels, halved Reese's cups, and caramel bits and finish mixing until it just comes together. The mixer will help crush the chips and pretzels and thoroughly combined everything.
    6. Using a cookie scoop,  scoop out the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
    7. Place in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes.
    8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Dessert - Cookies
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 131
    • Sugar: 9.5 g
    • Sodium: 99.9 mg
    • Fat: 5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 0.6 g
    • Protein: 1.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 14.6 mg

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    Hi, I'm Heather! Grab a glass of wine, a blanket, and a cozy seat on your back porch. I am so glad you are here! Born and raised in Kentucky and with proper southern roots, my love for entertaining and hospitality runs deep within my soul. There is nothing that I love more than having people around my table and loving them through food and drink!

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