Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with six tablespoons of water and let it sit to form flax eggs. This should take about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, maple crystals, cornstarch, baking soda, flax eggs, and sea salt.

Pour in melted coconut butter, vanilla extract, and remaining water. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, and cookie dough has formed.

Break up the crunchy pretzels and add to the cookie dough as well as the dark chocolate chips. Mix until combined.

The dough should be firm enough to hold its shape. It will be a little on the sticky side.

Place the large bowl in the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes.

Use a cookie scoop to scoop two tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape them into balls. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. They will spread while baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Once out of the oven, place half of a Smart Sweets Vegan Caramel candy on top of each cookie while they're still warm.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate, caramel, and pretzels.