No Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies Recipe
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. Blended together with nuts, oats, and naturally sweet dates, these cookies require no baking and are perfect for a quick snack or dessert that satisfies sweet and salty cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 peanut butter (natural, drippy kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
- 1–2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Process Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the cashews, peanuts, oats, and chia seeds. Pulse the mixture until it forms a very fine crumb, creating a solid base for your cookie dough.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the pitted dates, peanut butter, vanilla extract, pretzels, and mini dark chocolate chips to the processor. Blend everything until fully combined and the mixture turns into a sticky dough. It should hold together when squeezed; if too dry, add an additional tablespoon or two of peanut butter and blend again to achieve the right consistency.
- Shape Cookies: Form the dough into cookie shapes by hand. This recipe makes approximately 10 to 12 cookies depending on your preferred size.
- Decorate and Chill: Drizzle the formed cookies with melted dark chocolate. Place them in the refrigerator or freezer for several minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and set completely.
- Serve: Once the chocolate topping is firm, enjoy your no bake dark chocolate peanut butter pretzel cookies as a perfect sweet and salty snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use natural, drippy peanut butter for better blending and taste.
- If the dough feels too dry, gradually add peanut butter to adjust the texture.
- Medjool dates provide natural sweetness, so no additional sweeteners are needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing the cookies extends their shelf life up to one month.
Keywords: no bake cookies, dark chocolate, peanut butter, pretzels, healthy snacks, easy desserts, vegan cookies, no bake dessert
