No-Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies Recipe
Delicious no-bake cookies combining crunchy pretzels with rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These quick and easy treats require no baking and are perfect for satisfying your sweet and salty cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pretzel pieces and peanut butter. Stir until the pretzels are evenly coated with peanut butter. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate to distribute throughout the mixture.
- Chill Until Set: Using a spoon or your hands, form the mixture into small cookie-sized clusters or balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the cookies are firm and set.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, slightly warm the peanut butter to make mixing easier.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free pretzels.
- Feel free to add a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor contrast.
Keywords: no-bake cookies, dark chocolate, peanut butter, pretzels, easy dessert, no-bake dessert, sweet and salty snack
