Sometimes in life, you need a change of pace -- and you just need to spice things up a bit. Maybe that means consistently taking a jog after work, visiting a new restaurant every week with a friend, or simply, adding pretzels to your chocolate chip cookies....

These cookies aren't your original cookie, they are better. Infinitely better. Here's how to make them:

Chocolate Chip-Pretzel Cookies

• 2 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup Earth Balance (butter)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 - 1/2 cups crushed pretzels

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, salt in a bowl; Set aside.
3. Cream butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs to wet mixture, one at a time.
5. Slowly add flour mixture; mixing until fully combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and pretzels.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes.