Step

• 1

  When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 275 degrees F and preheat lid closed, for 10-15 minutes.

  275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  00:15

• 2

  Spread pretzels out on a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate. Smoke for 25 minutes. Turn and rotate the pan halfway through cook time. Remove pretzels from grill and let cool.

  275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  00:25

• 3

  Turn the grill temperature up to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed for 10 minutes.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  00:10

• 4

  Sift together brown and white sugar to remove any clumps.

• 5

  Place sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add butter to the bowl and cream together on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through. The mixture should be light in color and fluffy.

• 6

  With the motor running, add vanilla paste and the eggs one at a time making sure the first is incorporated before adding the next until all are incorporated, about 5-7 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl halfway through.

• 7

  In a separate medium bowl sift together the flour, baking soda and apple pie seasoning. Add in the smoked Jacobsen salt.

• 8

  Working in batches, slowly add all the dry ingredients to the egg mixture with the motor running on a low speed using caution not to overwork. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixer and mix until just combined.

• 9

  Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and portion using a scoop to ensure they are all the same size. Roll dough into balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet spaced 3” between each cookie.

• 10

  Place cookie sheet directly on the grill grate and bake for 10-12 minutes rotating the pan halfway through cook time.

  00:12

• 11

  Cookie edges should be light golden brown with a soft, gooey center. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack for 10 minutes.

• 12

  Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!