No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(20)
Ingredients
2 dozen cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup chopped pretzels
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt plus extra for sprinkling on cookies
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add milk, sugar, and cocoa and stir to combine while bringing to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Add in peanut butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Stir in oats, chopped pretzels, and sea salt.
Step 2
Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool completely. Cookies will set up and harden when they cool. Store in an air-tight container on the counter for up to 4 days.
Step 3
Note-you can make these gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and pretzels!
Step 4
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Chef's notes
You can make the cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and pretzels.
These cookies are perfect for satisfying both sweet and salty cravings and are ideal for hot summer days as they don't require baking.
