Peanut Butter Cup Cookies with Pretzels
Indulge in the delightful world of Peanut Butter Cup Cookies with Pretzels, where sweet meets salty in perfect harmony. These cookies are a crowd favorite, ideal for any gathering or a cozy night at home. The creamy peanut butter pairs beautifully with crunchy pretzels and mini peanut butter cups, creating a treat that’s both fun and flavorful. Easy to make and highly customizable, these cookies will satisfy your cravings and impress your friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
- 1/2 cup pretzels (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and peanut butter; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in mini peanut butter cups, chopped pretzels, and mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for about an hour if desired.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg