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Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies

Salty-Sweet Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies

These Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies blend nutty peanut butter and crunchy pretzels, creating a delicious salty-sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter smooth variety
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Extras
  • 2 cups Mini Pretzels broken and whole for topping
  • 12 ounce Soft Caramels for drizzling
  • Flaky Sea Salt optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter with both granulated and brown sugar.
  3. Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the broken mini pretzels to distribute them throughout the dough evenly.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets and lightly press a whole pretzel into the top of each dough ball.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Once cooled, melt the soft caramels and drizzle over the tops of the cookies, sprinkling flaky sea salt if desired.
  9. Allow the caramel to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for better blending. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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