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Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

Irresistible Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies You’ll Crave!

These Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and salty, combining textures that everyone will crave!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for a lighter option
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar no direct substitute recommended
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter or almond butter for nut-free
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt or reduced salt if desired
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate (chunks or chips) or semi-sweet chocolate as substitute
  • 1 cup Mini Pretzel Twists or gluten-free pretzels if needed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add creamy peanut butter and mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing in pretzels and chocolate on top.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for about 11-12 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to maintain shape while baking. Don't overmix to ensure a soft, chewy texture.

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