No Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies Recipe
These No Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors with a delightful crunch. Made with cashews, peanuts, oats, and medjool dates, these chewy cookies are naturally sweetened and combined with the rich taste of peanut butter and dark chocolate. Quick to prepare and requiring no oven, they make a delicious, healthy snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Nuts and Seeds
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup shelled peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 1/2 cups packed medjool dates (10 ounces), pitted
- 1 cup pretzel twists
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural, drippy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 ounces of dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Process the dry ingredients: In a food processor, combine the cashews, peanuts, oats, and chia seeds. Pulse until the mixture turns into a very fine crumb to create the base texture for the cookies.
- Add the binding agents and mix: To the nut and seed crumb, add the pitted medjool dates, peanut butter, vanilla extract, pretzels, and mini dark chocolate chips. Blend everything together until it forms a sticky dough that holds together when squeezed. If the mixture feels too dry, add an extra tablespoon or two of peanut butter and blend again.
- Shape the cookies: Using your hands, form the dough into cookie shapes. You should be able to make approximately 10 to 12 cookies depending on the size you prefer.
- Finish with chocolate drizzle: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the cookies for an added touch of richness and flavor.
- Chill and set: Place the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Once set, they are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use natural, drippy peanut butter for easier mixing and better texture.
- If the dough is too crumbly, add more peanut butter or a splash of water until the mixture sticks together.
- Feel free to substitute pretzel twists with other crunchy snacks like crushed nuts or cereal.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a vegan version, ensure the chocolate chips and peanut butter are vegan-friendly.
Keywords: no bake cookies, dark chocolate peanut butter cookies, healthy snack, no bake dessert, pretzel cookies, medjool dates, vegan cookies
