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Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

Irresistible Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies for Sweet-Salty Bliss

These Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies beautifully blend sweet and salty flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser among kids and adults.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter or almond butter for nut-free option
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks or milk chocolate as desired
  • 2 cups Mini Pretzel Twists or gluten-free pretzel twists

Equipment

  • Handheld mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
  1. Cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined, then fold in dark chocolate chunks and mini pretzel twists.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about two inches between each scoop.
  5. Cover the baking sheet and chill the dough in the refrigerator for two hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chilled cookie dough for 11-12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the desired texture.

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