Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are the perfect sweet and salty treat! With the creamy goodness of peanut butter, the crunch of pretzels, and a hint of sweetness, they’re an easy-to-make snack that doesn’t require any baking. Whether you’re craving a quick dessert or need a snack for a gathering, these no-bake cookies are sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups mini pretzels (broken into smaller pieces)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional for extra texture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
- A pinch of salt (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Heat over low to medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. - Mix the Ingredients:
Once the peanut butter and honey mixture is smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the pretzel pieces (and oats, if using) until everything is evenly coated. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, if desired, and mix well. - Form the Cookies:
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon. - Chill the Cookies:
Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cookies to firm up and set. - Serve:
Once chilled and set, serve the cookies right from the fridge or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy your sweet and salty peanut butter pretzel cookies!
Notes
- For a fun variation, you can dip the cookies in melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the top for added sweetness.
- If you want a more crunchy texture, you can break the pretzels into larger pieces or add some additional pretzel pieces on top of the cookies before chilling.
- You can also substitute the honey with agave syrup or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 12 cookies)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg