pretzel no bake cookie recipe
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pretzel no bake cookie recipe
Description
The pretzel no bake cookie recipe combines butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa boiled briefly to form a rich syrup. Peanut butter and vanilla are stirred in, then old fashioned oats and chopped pretzels are folded into the mixture. Spoonfuls of this mixture are placed on waxed paper and cooled until firm.
The inclusion of chopped pretzels adds salty crunch and texture contrast to the chewy oats and sweet chocolate-peanut butter base. These cookies firm up as they cool, creating a satisfying bite without baking.
This recipe is suitable for making a batch of treats quickly with pantry staples and can be shared for snacking or dessert. The no-bake method makes it accessible year-round without heating the oven.
The original notes mention this variation offers a new twist on traditional no bake cookies by incorporating pretzels, enhancing flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter one stick, or margarine
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup pretzels chopped
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, stir in milk, sugar, cocoa.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in peanut buttter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add in the old fashioned oats and pretzels.
- Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool completely.
- Cookies will set up and harden as they cool.
Notes
- The pretzels add a salty crunch, balancing the sweetness of the cookies.
- Use old fashioned oats for the best texture; quick oats may alter the firmness.
- Cool cookies completely on waxed paper to ensure they set and harden properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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