Peanut Butter and Pretzel Cookies

Bowls, wooden spoon/electric mixer, sieve/sifter, baking trays, parchment paper/baking paper, wire rack

10 minutes

20 minutes

American

Peanut Butter, Pretzels, Cookies, Sweet, Salty

Dessert

Baking

Vegetarian

1

125g butter, softened

125g peanut butter

100g light brown sugar

50g caster sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

250g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

100g pretzels, crushed

Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas Mark

Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and beat until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Stir in the crushed pretzels until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking trays, leaving enough space between each cookie for them to spread during cooking. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories – 300; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 35g; Protein – 8g

These Peanut Butter and Pretzel Cookies are an easy-to-make treat that is sure to be a hit with everyone! With just 10 minutes preparation time and 10 minutes cooking time they are ready in no time at all! Enjoy these delicious cookies as an afternoon snack or as part of your dessert spread!

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