Description
Homemade peanut butter pretzel bites deliver rich, salty-sweet flavor in one irresistible snack. Crisp pretzels cradle creamy peanut butter filling, creating an indulgent treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 72 mini twist pretzels
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) dark chocolate chips
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
Fats and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) salted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Sea salt (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, creamy peanut butter mixture by blending peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt using an electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until the mixture transforms into a malleable, cohesive dough.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for assembly.
- Pinch small portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll into uniform spherical shapes.
- Create delicate sandwiches by nestling each peanut butter sphere between two miniature pretzels, applying gentle pressure to form a compact half-inch thick bite.
- Transfer the pretzel sandwiches to the prepared sheet and place in the freezer for a precise 30-minute chilling period to stabilize their structure.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring intermittently to ensure smooth, even liquefaction.
- Submerge each pretzel sandwich halfway into the molten chocolate, allowing excess to drip away before positioning back on the parchment.
- Optional: Sprinkle a delicate layer of sea salt across the chocolate-dipped surfaces for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Return the chocolate-coated bites to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes to solidify the coating.
- Serve chilled directly from refrigeration, enjoying the perfect balance of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate.
Notes
- Chill the pretzel sandwiches before dipping to ensure they hold their shape and prevent crumbling during the chocolate coating process.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, easier mixing of the peanut butter filling, creating a more consistent texture.
- Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning, stirring between short microwave intervals for even melting.
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate chips for a rich, decadent flavor that complements the salty-sweet combination.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for an extra flavor burst that enhances the overall taste profile of these addictive bites.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, ensuring maximum freshness and maintaining the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg