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Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

Peanut Butter Pretzel cookies deliver a salty-sweet crunch with a soft center, perfect for snacks and parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 2/3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 package chocolate chips
  • 3 handfuls crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
  • Sea salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift cake flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and coarse salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream the unsalted butter and both sugars together until very light.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the natural vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low, add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and Reese’s Pieces.
Baking
  1. Scoop 2-3 tablespoon balls of dough onto a cookie sheet.
  2. Bake at 350°F for about 7 minutes.
  3. Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
  4. Sprinkle each cookie with a little sea salt.
Serving
  1. Serve the cookies at room temperature for the best chew and crunch contrast.
  2. Pair with a cold glass of milk, strong coffee, or creamy hot chocolate.
Storage
  1. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  2. For longer storage, freeze cooled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
  3. Avoid refrigeration as it can dry the cookies.

Notes

Cookies maintain best texture when baked just until edges are set, with centers remaining soft. Freezing extras preserves crisp edges.