Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with salty pretzels, crunchy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips. These cookies have it all and are a unique dessert.

Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

I realize that the name Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies is quite a mouthful but I feel like you have to included all those words so you know what you are getting into. And this cookie is ev-ry-thang. I usually post on Mondays but since Sundays are so good for making cookies, I wanted to share these cookies with you today.

Remember when I told the story in a post about almost being hit by a tornado at the airport and someone accused me in the comments of making up the entire story? Hey, thanks for having my back guys. I might be desperate for a lot of things (*cough* cookies) but I’m not desperate enough to make up a story about a tornado for more website clicks.

Not only did I NOT make up that story but now every time it rains (which in Florida is everyday), I stare out the window with big eyes watching the sky to make sure no tornadoes coming in my direction. I’m traumatized for life.

Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate

On Friday as a storm settled in, I did what any rational person does when fear strikes,…I baked cookies. I know it sounds strange but baking cookies has always been my go-to therapy and can calm my nerves one scoop at a time.

I didn’t bake just any cookie, I baked these Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. My friend Claire made three kinds of cookies this week for a get together and these were the overall favorite. I ate six of these that night and could have eaten more but am practicing my self control. Haha, can’t you tell?

Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate

Some tips to making these Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies:

  1. Quick oats and old-fashioned oats are not the same. Using old-fashioned oats here will completely change the texture of the cookies. Quick oats are finer and almost act as a flour in the cookie.
  2. The original recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate chips. I use semi-sweet chocolate chips because that’s what I prefer and with all the salty components the sweeter chocolate balances it all out.
  3. If you chill your dough your cookies will be thicker. The thickness of your cookies depend on the temperature of your fat (butter). So if you want a little bit thicker cookie you can chill the cookie dough. The amount of flour also plays into the thickness. Most people measure their flour wrong. You should spoon it into your measuring cup not scoop, which will compact the flour and result in too much flour. 
    Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate

    Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

    4.53 from 23 votes
    Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with salty pretzels, crunchy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips. These cookies have it all and are a unique dessert.

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cups (6.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (3 ounces) quick oats
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
    • 2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips, (more for the top)
    • 1 1/2 ounces (2/3 cup) pretzel sticks, coarsely crushed
    • flaked sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. 
    • In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until smooth (about a minute). Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and mix until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined.
    • Add the chocolate chips and pretzels and mix until just combined. Refrigerate until dough is firm, about an hour. 
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough for each ball and roll dough in a ball. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
    • Bake on the middle rack for 8-12 minutes or until cookies crack on top and are barely golden brown. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and sprinkle with salt while cooling. They will continue to cook as they cool. 
    Course: Dessert

 

Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate