This recipe started out with plain peanut butter cookies but I wanted to make it a bit more interesting so I took inspiration from a “Take 5” bar and added chocolate chips, crushed up pretzels, caramel and a bit of sea salt sprinkled on top.
In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, beating well. In another large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture until it has all been incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips, pretzels and caramel until combined.
Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoon onto a greased baking sheet and bake until just lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and move the cookies to a cooling rack.
Sprinkle with sea salt. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.