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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between crunchy mini pretzels, then dipped in rich dark chocolate and optionally sprinkled with sea salt. Perfect as a sweet and salty snack or dessert, they are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and no baking required.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Filling

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Assembly

  • 72 mini twist pretzels

Chocolate Coating

  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
  • Sea salt, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix the Peanut Butter Filling: Use a stand or hand mixer to beat together creamy peanut butter, softened salted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar on low speed until a soft dough forms, ensuring the mixture is uniform and pliable.
  3. Prepare Freezing Sheet: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper that fits inside your freezer to hold the pretzel bites as they set.
  4. Form Peanut Butter Balls: Scoop ½ tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands for uniform portions.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Take two mini twist pretzels and create a sandwich by pressing a peanut butter ball between them, gently pressing until about ½ inch thick. Repeat to make about 36 sandwiches.
  6. Freeze Sandwiches: Place the pretzel sandwiches on the lined sheet pan and freeze for 30 minutes to set the filling firmly. The refrigerator can be used as an alternative but freezing is recommended for best results.
  7. Melt the Chocolate: Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
  8. Dip Pretzel Bites: Dip each peanut butter pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate, then place back on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired for an extra touch of flavor.
  9. Set the Chocolate: Return the chocolate-dipped pretzel bites to the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully harden.
  10. Serve and Store: Serve the peanut butter pretzel bites immediately chilled or store them in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Using the freezer ensures the peanut butter filling firms up quickly and helps the chocolate set properly.
  • If you prefer a sweeter snack, consider using milk chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate.
  • Handle the pretzel sandwiches gently to avoid breaking the pretzels during assembly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.

Keywords: peanut butter pretzel bites, no bake snack, chocolate dipped pretzels, sweet and salty snacks, peanut butter desserts

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