·S1 E109

Michael Symon’s Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookies Will Ruin Your Diet (and You’ll Thank Him)

October 10

32 mins

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Episode 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.

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Keywords

Michael 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 aprons

Timestamps

00:00 – 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 butter

06:00 – 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 balance

11:00 – The magic of vanilla bean paste and brown sugar

13:00 – Sponsor shoutouts: Trader Joe’s & Frontgate

15:00 – Rant of the week: Fitness influencers and 28-year-old diet gurus

16:30 – Cookie red flags: Raisins, un-toasted nuts, and savory “chef” cookies

18:30 – Carla’s mini-cookie technique and her old cookie business

20:00 – Baking secrets: Underbake for gooey perfection

22:00 – Sponsors: All-Clad and Hedley & Bennett

26:00 – Relationship talk: How long-term love actually works

27:30 – Carla’s door-open honesty vs. Clinton’s “never ever” rule

29:00 – The final truth: Cravings aren’t simple—they’re layered like cookies

31:00 – Fan giveaway winner: Chloe from Oklahoma

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Trader Joe’s → Adventurous ingredients, seasonal finds, and the best staples for home cooks. www.traderjoes.com

Frontgate → Timeless home entertaining essentials—including Michael’s exclusive collection. www.frontgate.com

All-Clad → Professional cookware trusted by chefs and built to last since the 1970s. www.all-clad.com

Hedley & Bennett → Aprons, knives, and kitchen gear designed for durability, comfort, and style. www.hedleyandbennett.com

Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → anthonycarrino.com

Produced by Simple Alien → simplealien.com

Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → tvboynyc.com

About Chewed Up

Three 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.

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