Sweet pretzel snaps cookies

Step 1

Make the peanut butter cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the egg, vanilla, and milk on medium speed until combined.

Step 3

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until combined. The dough should be crumbly, but hold together when pressed. Set aside.

Step 4

Make the sweet snaps: Preheat the oven to 175ºF (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

Arrange the Snyder’s Pretzel Snaps on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place a chocolate caramel candy on top of each pretzel snap. Bake for 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until the chocolate is shiny and soft, but not melting. Remove from the oven and carefully place a candy-coated chocolate on top of each drop, gently pressing down to spread the chocolate drop across the pretzel. Refrigerate while you roll out the cookies.

Step 6

Increase the oven temperature to 375ºF (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1½ inches apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and press a sweet snap into the top of each cookie, then let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Enjoy!