CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL CANDIES
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter pretzel candies are the perfect sweet-and-salty treat. With creamy peanut butter sandwiched between pretzels and coated in chocolate, they make an easy holiday gift or party snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 80 mini pretzels 40 pairs
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening optional, for smoother coating
Instructions
Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes if too soft.
Assemble the Candies:
- Spoon or pipe a small amount of filling onto a pretzel. Top with a second pretzel to make a sandwich. Repeat until all are assembled. Freeze for 15 minutes to firm.
Coat with Chocolate:
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the chocolate and place on parchment paper.
Chill:
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until chocolate is set.
Serve:
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Customizing the Flavor: Try using almond butter, cookie butter, or crunchy peanut butter for different textures and flavors. You can also drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.
- Serving Suggestions: Great for holiday trays, gift boxes, or party snacks. Add festive sprinkles before the chocolate sets for a colorful touch.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Use sunflower seed butter and allergy-friendly chocolate chips for a nut-free version.
- Storage Tips: Keep refrigerated in a sealed container to maintain freshness. Separate layers with wax paper if stacking.