Michael Symon’s Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookies Will Ruin Your Diet (and You’ll Thank Him)
Michael Symon’s Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookies Will Ruin Your Diet (and You’ll Thank Him)  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Rating: Explicit Published On: Fri Oct 10 2025
Description: Michael Symon bakes his Gooey Chocolate Chip & Salty Pretzel Cookies, revealing the brown butter secret that keeps them chewy inside and crisp on the edge. Carla and Clinton jump in with tips on baking balance, why salt is a cookie’s best friend, and why vanilla bean paste makes anything feel fancy. The conversation detours into cookie dating profiles, influencer skincare advice, and surprisingly heartfelt relationship confessions. The trio closes out with a toast to love, laughter, and the perfect underbaked cookie.👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: chewedupshow.com/recipesKeywordsMichael Symon cookies, gooey chocolate chip cookies, brown butter cookies, pretzel cookies, baking tips, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly, Chewed Up podcast, dessert podcast, cookie recipe, celebrity chefs, relationship advice, baking humor, salted cookies, Trader Joe’s ingredients, Frontgate cookware, All-Clad pans, Hedley & Bennett apronsTimestamps00:00 – Cookie dating profiles: “What’s your red flag cookie?”03:30 – Remembering The Chew and why this reunion feels like “riding a bike”04:30 – Michael confesses his cookie obsession (and lack of baking skills)05:00 – The secret weapon: Brown butter06:00 – Carla explains why “there’s flavor in the brown”07:30 – The “Ina Garten Salt Scandal”09:00 – Why salt is the secret to baking balance11:00 – The magic of vanilla bean paste and brown sugar13:00 – Sponsor shoutouts: Trader Joe’s & Frontgate15:00 – Rant of the week: Fitness influencers and 28-year-old diet gurus16:30 – Cookie red flags: Raisins, un-toasted nuts, and savory “chef” cookies18:30 – Carla’s mini-cookie technique and her old cookie business20:00 – Baking secrets: Underbake for gooey perfection22:00 – Sponsors: All-Clad and Hedley & Bennett26:00 – Relationship talk: How long-term love actually works27:30 – Carla’s door-open honesty vs. Clinton’s “never ever” rule29:00 – The final truth: Cravings aren’t simple—they’re layered like cookies31:00 – Fan giveaway winner: Chloe from Oklahoma🙌 Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTrader Joe’s → Adventurous ingredients, seasonal finds, and the best staples for home cooks. www.traderjoes.comFrontgate → Timeless home entertaining essentials—including Michael’s exclusive collection. www.frontgate.comAll-Clad → Professional cookware trusted by chefs and built to last since the 1970s. www.all-clad.comHedley & Bennett → Aprons, knives, and kitchen gear designed for durability, comfort, and style. www.hedleyandbennett.comKitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → anthonycarrino.comProduced by Simple Alien → simplealien.comCamera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → tvboynyc.comAbout Chewed UpThree lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation—served loud.Episodes drop 3x a week:Monday – AppetizersWednesday – MainsFriday – DessertsSubscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite.Want to Watch?→ Spotify→ YouTubeWant to Listen?→ Spotify→ Apple Podcasts→ Amazon Music→ RedCircleFan GiveawayThis week’s Giveaway: A Frontgate apron modeled by Michael Symon himself.Winner: Chloe from Oklahoma 🎉Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: chewedupshow.com/fangiveawayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy