Description
Salty-sweet Magic Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites deliver irresistible snack perfection with minimal effort. Crisp pretzels embrace creamy peanut butter centers, creating an addictive treat you won’t be able to stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 48 mini pretzels (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Base Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) powdered sugar
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smoother melting)
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until silky smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, stirring until the mixture transforms into a firm, moldable consistency that maintains its shape.
- Create compact peanut butter spheres by scooping and rolling small portions of the prepared filling between your palms.
- Construct delicate sandwich-like morsels by positioning each peanut butter ball between two pretzels, gently pressing to achieve a slight compression.
- Temporarily store the assembled bites in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes to enhance structural integrity.
- Prepare a chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe vessel, utilizing brief intervals and stirring between each heating cycle.
- Expertly immerse each pretzel bite halfway into the glossy melted chocolate using a fork or specialized dipping implement.
- Enhance the treats by sprinkling flaky sea salt across the chocolate surface while it remains liquid and receptive.
- Allow the chocolate-drenched morsels to solidify completely by chilling in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve these decadent peanut butter pretzel bites chilled and savor the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors.
Notes
- Choose natural, unsweetened peanut butter for a less sweet and more authentic flavor profile that balances the chocolate coating.
- Ensure peanut butter mixture is chilled before assembling to prevent sticky, messy handling and help maintain the shape of pretzel sandwiches.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and peanut butter to create a smoother, more consistent filling that blends easily.
- Swap dairy butter with vegan butter or coconut oil for a plant-based version that maintains the same creamy texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg