Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are the perfect sweet-and-salty treat, combining the creamy richness of peanut butter with the crunch of pretzels and a delicious chocolate coating. These bite-sized snacks are easy to make and are perfect for parties, as a quick snack, or even as a homemade gift. The contrast of flavors and textures makes them irresistible for peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 60 small pretzel twists (about 30 pairs)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smooth coating)
Instructions:
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until a thick dough forms. The mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls. If it’s too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Form the bites: Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into a ball. Sandwich the peanut butter ball between two pretzels, pressing gently to flatten slightly. Place each bite on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the peanut butter mixture is used.
- Chill the pretzel bites: Place the tray of peanut butter pretzel bites in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up before dipping them in chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
- Dip the pretzel bites: Remove the chilled peanut butter pretzel bites from the freezer. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each bite halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped bites back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Chill again: Once all the pretzel bites are dipped, place the tray in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, the Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are ready to enjoy! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites offer the perfect combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. They’re a delightful treat that’s as fun to make as they are to eat!
