Are you prepping for a party? Need a quick treat for the kids? Or do you want to make a no-bake dessert that everyone will love? These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are the answer! They hit every craving (salty, sweet, crunchy, and chocolatey) in one bite! This recipe is simple yet loaded with flavors that everyone will love. Plus, no oven or baking is required!
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If you love sweet treats, try my Butter Toffee Pretzels that are loaded with crunchy Heath bits or this irresistible Smore's Dip that is baked in a cast iron skillet. These are perfect for snacking, parties or anytime you need something sweet!
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
It's hard not to love these Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites for many reasons, like,
- It's a no-bake, hand-held dessert/snack that is super easy to make. I only need a handful of ingredients to make this treat, and no fancy baking techniques are required.
- Peanut butter pretzel sandwiches are one of the most perfect salty and sweet combinations.
- It is kid-friendly in every way, from making them to eating them.
- A perfect make-ahead luxury snack. Easy to store as well.
Equipment Needed
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Hand mixer
- Measuring spoons
- A microwave-safe bowl for melting the chocolate.
- Rubber spatula or fork
Key Ingredients
Peanut butter—Choose the traditional, creamy peanut butter. Natural peanut butters might be too runny or oily.
Butter - It helps the filling become dough-like, and it adds richness to the mixture.
Powdered sugar - It adds sweetness to the mixture and balances the flavors of peanut butter and butter.
Pretzels - Choose a pretzel that can hold the filling. It can be square or twisted pretzels.
Dark chocolate melting wafers - Chocolate melting wafers are easy to melt and no need to temper the chocolate.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by lining a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a tray that will fit in your freezer.
Prepare the filling by beating the peanut butter and softened butter with a hand mixer until creamy. At a low speed, gradually mix in the powdered sugar. Keep mixing until it becomes dough-like.
Scoop about ½ tablespoon of the filling, roll it into a ball, and put it on top of the pretzel. Then, put another pretzel to sandwich the filling.
Put the tray in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. The peanut butter mixture will firm up, and it will be easier to dip it in the melted chocolate.
Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave following the packaging directions. Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off before returning it to the parchment paper.
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, or put it in the fridge to speed up the process.
Make Ahead
Peanut Butter Bites are the ideal recipe to prepare in advance. They will stay fresh for days so this is a great snack or dessert you can make for holidays, get-togethers or any other occasion.
Storage
If there are Peanut Butter Bites leftovers, store them in an airtight container and place them:
- At room temperature, they can last up to 1 week.
- Inside the fridge up to 2 weeks.
- In the freezer up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Do not forget to put parchment paper when you are layering them in the airtight container to avoid sticking.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 60 pretzels
- 1 bag Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet (that fits in your freezer) with parchment paper. Line up 30 pretzels on the sheet.
- Use a hand mixer to combine the peanut butter and butter.
- Add the powdered sugar in small increments and mix on low speed. Continue adding sugar slowly. The mixture will be thick and clumpy at first but will come together after 2 minutes of mixing.
- Use a ½ tablespoon to measure out the peanut butter mixture. Roll in your hands to form a ball. Mixture should not be sticky and will roll easily.
- Place peanut butter ball on top of pretzel. Repeat until all of the peanut butter mixture is used. I made 30 pretzels.
- Place a second pretzel on top of the peanut butter and gently press down. Once all of the pretzels are sandwiched place tray in freezer to set for 30 minutes.
- After the 30 minutes, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave following the package instructions.
- Dip the peanut butter pretzels into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess and place back on the parchment paper. Repeat until all pretzels are dipped and let set up on parchment paper. Once chocolate has hardened they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a week.
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