Sweet, salty, and spicy—the ultimate snack combo explosion!
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed Flamin’ Hot pretzels
Extra pretzels + flaky salt for topping
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to create the perfect cookie muffin texture and easy baking base.
Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for that rich chewy center and homestyle bakery vibe.
Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth—this step gives you that moist muffin magic and flavor-packed treat feel.
Fold in the Heat & Sweet: Stir in chocolate chips and crushed Flamin’ Hot pretzels. This spicy-sweet combo is a snack lovers’ dream and bold flavor win.
Scoop & Bake: Divide batter into a greased or lined muffin tin. Top with whole pretzels and a pinch of flaky salt. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy that crave-worthy cookie muffin moment with every bite.
Notes
Adjust the amount of crushed Flamin’ Hot pretzels to control the spiciness.