Description
Craving that irresistible salty-sweet combo? These Salty-Sweet Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With chewy peanut butter bases, a satisfying pretzel crunch, and a silky caramel drizzle, these cookies bring together the best of dessert textures and flavors. Whether you’re searching for easy cookie recipes, snack ideas, or a quick dessert, this one checks all the boxes for a standout treat in any season.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini pretzels (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup soft caramels (melted for drizzle)
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
6. Fold in 1 cup of broken pretzels gently.
7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and press a whole mini pretzel on top of each.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft.
9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. Melt caramels and drizzle over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
11. Let caramel set before serving or storing.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft before baking to prevent spreading.
Don’t add caramel before cookies are cooled to maintain pretzel crunch and keep caramel glossy.
For richer flavor, refrigerate the dough for up to 48 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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