Peanut Butter, Pretzel and Chocolate Cookies
These giant sweet-and-salty cookies are loaded with chocolate chunks, crushed pretzels, peanuts and chocolate caramels.
Instructions
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With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda.
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In another bowl, cream the brown sugar, butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer. Add the egg and egg yolk. Whisk until smooth. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, add the dry ingredients, then the chopped chocolate.
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On a plate, combine the pretzels and peanuts.
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Using a ¼ cup (60 ml) ice cream scoop, form the mixture into balls. Using your hands, press and flatten the cookies into the pretzel mixture. Place 4 to 5 cookies on each baking sheet, evenly spacing them out. Press 1 chocolate (or 3 mini chocolates) into the centre of each cookie.
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Bake one sheet at a time for 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are cooked. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
These giant sweet-and-salty cookies are loaded with chocolate chunks, crushed pretzels, peanuts and chocolate caramels.
