Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies Food

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BITES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Combine peanut butter and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Add brown sugar and 1/2 powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Roll batter into 50 small balls, mixing in a bit more powdered sugar if batter sticks to your hands.
• Sandwich each ball between 2 pretzels and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer.
• Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Remove pretzel bites from the freezer. Dip each one halfway into melted chocolate and return to the waxed paper until chocolate has hardened.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and peanut butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and the vanilla.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.
• Stir in peanuts.
• Place the pretzels in a bowl. Scoop dough by rounded Tbs.full and drop a few balls of dough in the bowl and toss to coat.
• Place the cookies on the prepared pans.
• Bake, rotating the pans after 10 minutes, until golden but still soft to the touch, about 15 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before transferring to racks to cool.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES WITH SALTED PRETZELS

Steps:

• For the brownies: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, pressing the parchment into the corners and up the sides of the pan and leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the parchment and dust lightly with flour.
• Melt the 1 stick butter in a small saucepan or high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly melted. Remove from the heat and continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl, let cool for 10 minutes and then whisk in the eggs, water and vanilla.
• In another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt; whisk to combine. Transfer the dry ingredients to the melted chocolate then fold with a rubber spatula to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
• For the topping: Stir together the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and melted butter in a medium bowl until smooth.
• Spoon dollops of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie batter. Holding a butter knife vertically, swirl up and down and horizontally and vertically until the batter and topping are nicely swirled together. Sprinkle the chopped pretzels over the top.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 35 minutes.
• Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Using the parchment "handles," lift the brownies out of the baking dish and transfer to a cutting board to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough. Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE PRETZEL DIP

Steps:

• Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup each sour cream and confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Beat in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Serve with pretzel rods.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking pan with foil.
• Melt 8 tablespoons of the butter and add to a large bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla and 1 cup of peanut butter and stir until well combined. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth with an offset spatula to create an even layer.
• Combine the chocolate chips, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the remaining tablespoon peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Alternatively, this can be done over a double boiler. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter and smooth with an offset spatula. Arrange the pretzel sticks on the surface of the chocolate, pressing them lightly to adhere. Refrigerate until hardened, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal, pretzels and coconut. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
• Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Combine the peanut butter and pretzels in a bowl until well combined. Place the bowl in the freezer for 15-30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle. Roll the mixture into roughly 20 balls (1 tsp each). Place on a pan lined with wax or parchment paper and place in the freezer for about an hour or until very firm.
• Melt the chocolate and then remove the balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate and then refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• These softened pretty quick, so be sure to eat them soon after removing from the fridge!

SWEET & SALTY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE PRETZEL BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. (I used the butter wrappers to grease but did not put any foil in the pan).
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, beat together 3/4 cup peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until creamy.
• Add confectioners' sugar and brown sugar.
• Slowly beat sugars into peanut butter until well-combined. Add 1 1/2 cup pretzels and beat to combine.
• Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
• In a microwave safe bowl, melt together chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter.
• Stir until smooth. Pour over the top and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of crushed pretzels. Press down lightly.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars and serving.

CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER & PRETZEL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment. Tip the butter, sugars and vanilla extract into a bowl and beat with an electric hand whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs bit by bit, beating well between each addition. Stir in the flour, bicarb and 1/4 tsp salt until the mixture forms a dough, then add the milk and 100g chocolate chunks.
• Spoon half the mixture into the tin, add the peanut butter in dollops to cover the surface, then top with the remaining dough. Use your fingers to press everything down, but don't worry about it looking too neat. Arrange the pretzels on top and bake for 50 mins until the dough is set and crisp on the surface. Leave to cool in the tin to room temperature before cutting.
• Melt the remaining chocolate in a bowl over a small pan of gently simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave. Remove the bars from the tin and drizzle with the chocolate, then sprinkle with the sea salt. Leave to set, then cut into bars. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CHIP PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
• On low speed, slowly add the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the flour mixture and beat just until there are no more streaks of flour.
• Stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and preztels (you should have about 1/2 cup of coarsely crushed pretzels) . Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop out well rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough and sprinkle with sea salt.
• Leave about 2 inches between each ball. Press down slightly. Bake for 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS

Steps:

• In a 1-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power until melted, stirring every 15-30 seconds. Dip pretzels in peanut butter mixture. Place on waxed paper and dust with sprinkles if desired. Cool completely.,

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BITES

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt caramels with butter and water; stir until smooth. Spread one side of each pretzel with 1 teaspoon peanut butter; top with 1/2 teaspoon caramel mixture. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set., Using a small fork, dip each pretzel into melted chocolate coating until completely covered; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

NUTELLA® PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix 2 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
• Beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy; add egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Slowly pour flour mixture into sugar mixture and stir just until dough is combined; fold in pretzels and chocolate-hazelnut spread.
• Drop dough onto a baking sheet using 2 spoons.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes; rotate baking sheet and continue baking until cookies are fully cooked and still soft in the middle, about 7 minutes more. Cool cookies on baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.