Crunchy no-bake pretzel cookies

Crunchy pretzel cookies are a delicious combination of the salty flavor of pretzels and the sweetness of a soft caramel. This type of cookie, although it does not have a single origin, is popular in different Latin American countries, where it is often simply known as "pretzel cookies" or "no-bake cookies." In Mexico, for example, they are common at gatherings and celebrations, standing out for their ease of preparation and unmistakable texture. Meanwhile, in countries like Argentina and Chile, cookies that combine sweet and salty ingredients have become popular in recent years thanks to the trend of innovative homemade snacks.

These crunchy bites take inspiration from the traditional European pretzel, which dates back to the Middle Ages and was considered a symbol of good fortune. The no-bake cookie version adapts that distinct pretzel texture and combines it with accessible and quick-to-prepare ingredients, ideal for those looking for practical recipes without the need to use an oven.

How to Make No-Bake Crunchy Pretzel Cookies

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: caramel chips, light corn syrup, milk, butter, vanilla, puffed corn cereal, and broken pretzel pieces.

Begin by mixing the caramel chips, light corn syrup, milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan.

Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning or sticking, until all the ingredients are well integrated and the mixture is homogeneous.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the puffed corn cereal along with the broken pretzel pieces. Mix carefully so that all the pieces are coated with the sweet mixture.

Using a spoon, place rounded portions of the mixture onto wax paper. Let the cookies cool and harden at room temperature before serving.