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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites - Sweet, Salty, and Crunchy Treats

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Mini pretzels: The small twists or squares work best for sandwiching.
  • Creamy peanut butter: No-stir varieties hold up better, but natural peanut butter can work with chilling.
  • Powdered sugar: Helps thicken the peanut butter for cleaner edges.
  • Vanilla extract: Optional, for a touch of warmth.
  • Salted or unsalted butter: A small amount helps the filling set (optional but helpful).
  • Chocolate for dipping: Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, chopped bars, or melting wafers.
  • Coconut oil or shortening: Optional, thins chocolate for smoother dipping.
  • Flaky sea salt: Optional, for a pretty finish and extra pop.

Method
 

  1. Make the filling: In a bowl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar (start with 1/2 cup per 1 cup peanut butter), 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1–2 tablespoons softened butter until thick but spreadable.
  2. Assemble the sandwiches: Lay pretzels on a parchment-lined tray. Spoon or pipe a small mound of filling onto half the pretzels. Top with remaining pretzels to make sandwiches and gently press.
  3. Chill to firm: Freeze the tray for 15–20 minutes so the filling sets and dipping is easier.
  4. Melt the chocolate: Microwave chocolate with a teaspoon of coconut oil in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Or melt over a double boiler.
  5. Dip and decorate: Dip each pretzel bite halfway into the chocolate. Let excess drip off, place back on the tray, and sprinkle with flaky salt before the chocolate sets.
  6. Set and store: Chill 10–15 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Transfer to an airtight container.