Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. The blend of creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and a hint of chocolate chips creates a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (not too fine)
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir constantly until smooth and warmed through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the crushed pretzels and oats to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until fully combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips if desired.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press lightly to flatten into cookie shapes.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, or until set.
- Store: Keep the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels and certified gluten-free oats.
- You can add chopped peanuts or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
