Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites The Ultimate Sweet Salty Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) granulated sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (one packet)
• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
• 1/4 cup (60ml) baking soda
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) water (for the boiling bath)
• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups (156g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated (see Tips & Tricks)
• ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt
• ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips