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Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies: Sweet, Salty Paradise Await!

These Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors for a delightful treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or salted butter for more flavor
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can substitute with brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar no direct substitutions suggested
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter can switch to almond butter
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour for gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp baking soda do not substitute with baking powder directly
  • ½ tsp salt adjust or omit as desired
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks can replace with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists consider gluten-free mini pretzels for gluten-free version

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Mix in creamy peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in dark chocolate chunks and mini pretzel twists into the dough.
  6. Portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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