Description
Delight in these irresistible cookies that combine the rich flavors of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of pretzels, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in the egg until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed pretzels and chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, peanut butter, pretzels, dessert, baking, sweet and salty