Best 2 Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Cookies, a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures. These cookies are a match made in heaven, featuring a chewy peanut butter cookie base generously studded with rich chocolate chips and crunchy pretzel pieces. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a peanut butter lover, a chocolate enthusiast, or simply a fan of unique and irresistible treats, these cookies are sure to become your new favorite indulgence.

**Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Cookies Recipe:**

**Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:**

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter chips

**Chocolate Chips and Pretzel Pieces:**

- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzel pieces, crushed

**Instructions:**

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and pretzel pieces.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

**Tips:**

- For a richer peanut butter flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
- If you don't have crushed pretzels, you can use whole pretzels and break them into pieces by hand.
- For a chewy cookie, slightly underbake them. For a crispier cookie, bake them for a minute or two longer.

**Additional Variations:**

- Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate or peanut butter on top of the cookies after they have cooled.
- For a fun twist, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
- Try adding chopped nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts, or pecans, for an extra crunch.

Enjoy your culinary adventure as you create these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Cookies. Remember to experiment with the variations to discover your perfect flavor combination. Happy baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALTED PEANUT BUTTER-PRETZEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - CC RECIPE



Salted Peanut Butter-Pretzel-Chocolate Chip Cookies - CC Recipe image

Provided by á-48655

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 cup (3 ounces) quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 ounces pretzel sticks, coarsely crushed (2/3 cup)
Flake sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. 2. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture; continue to mix until just combined. Add chocolate chips and pretzels and mix until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. 3. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 2 tablespoons chilled dough at a time, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and space them evenly on prepared sheets, 12 per sheet. Press each ball to 3/4-inch thickness using bottom of greased dry measuring cup. 4. Bake until puffed and cracks just form on top, 11 to 13 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cookies with sea salt, then transfer to wire rack. Let cookies cool completely before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL COOKIES



Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Pretzel Cookies image

These salty, nutty cookies have a surprise inside-a delicious milk chocolate middle. They're surprisingly easy to make, thanks to Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup pretzels
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 bar (7 oz) milk chocolate candy, unwrapped, separated into 32 pieces (reserve remaining chocolate for another use)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In food processor, place pretzels. Cover; process to fine crumbs. Place in bowl; set aside.
  • In large bowl, make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Shape 1 tablespoon dough into ball. Flatten into large circle, and place 1 piece of chocolate in center. Wrap edges of dough around chocolate, and shape back into ball with chocolate in center.
  • Roll ball in pretzel crumbs until coated. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients, placing balls at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh peanut butter, chocolate, and pretzels will give your cookies the best flavor.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter chocolate pretzel cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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