Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1/2 cup butter, softened.
03 - 2/3 cup brown sugar.
04 - 1/4 cup milk.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
07 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
08 - 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
09 - 2 tablespoons Crisco.
10 - 1 bag round pretzels.

# Instructions:

01 - Microwave flour for 45 seconds twice, then cool.
02 - Mix butter and sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla.
03 - Mix in flour and salt, then fold in chocolate chips.
04 - Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
05 - Form small dough balls and sandwich them between pretzels.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with Crisco until smooth.
07 - Dip each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate.
08 - Place on wax paper and let cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Heat treat flour for safety.
02 - Can freeze up to 3 months.
03 - Chill dough for easier handling.
04 - Optional: sprinkle with sea salt for added flavor.