Description
These No Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining crunchy pretzels, creamy peanut butter, and rich dark chocolate without the need for an oven. Perfect for a quick snack or guilt-free dessert, these cookies come together in minutes using a food processor and refrigerate to set.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup shelled peanuts
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup pretzel twists
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups packed medjool dates (10 ounces), pitted
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural, drippy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 ounces dark chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Nut and Seed Mixture: In a food processor, combine cashews, peanuts, oats, and chia seeds. Pulse until the mixture becomes a very fine crumb.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the pitted medjool dates, peanut butter, vanilla extract, pretzels, and mini dark chocolate chips to the food processor. Blend until the mixture turns into a cohesive dough that sticks together when squeezed. If the dough is too dry, add an additional tablespoon or two of peanut butter and blend again.
- Shape the Cookies: Form the dough into cookie shapes by hand, yielding about 10 to 12 cookies depending on size.
- Drizzle with Melted Chocolate: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the formed cookies for an appealing finish.
- Chill to Set: Place the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden, then enjoy.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry and not sticking together, add extra peanut butter one tablespoon at a time until the right consistency is reached.
- Use natural, drippy peanut butter for best texture and flavor.
- Medjool dates provide natural sweetness and help bind the ingredients; ensure they are soft for easier blending.
- You can substitute pretzel twists with crushed pretzel pieces if preferred.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cookies, dark chocolate cookies, peanut butter pretzel cookies, healthy snacks, vegetarian dessert, easy cookies, no oven dessert
