Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter with crunchy pretzels, perfect for sharing or indulging in yourself.
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 1/3 cups 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter Can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted Adjust amount for less sweetness if desired.
For assembly
- 200 pieces 200 Snaps square pretzels 100 pretzels for the base and 100 for the top.
- 20 ounces 20 ounces chocolate melting wafers
- Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling) For an added burst of flavor.
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration) For a colorful touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the creamy peanut butter. Beat the mixture together with a hand mixer until it's smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the sifted powdered sugar while mixing to avoid a sugar cloud! Continue adding until the mixture holds together but isn't overly sticky. If it's too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Line two half-sheet size cookie sheets with parchment paper and lay out 100 pretzels on them.
Assembly
- Once the peanut butter mixture is chilled, portion it out and divide each scoop into four small balls. Roll them into balls and place them on the pretzels, then top each with another pretzel to create little sandwiches.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 1-minute intervals, stirring until smooth and completely melted.
- Dip each pretzel bite halfway into the melted chocolate, then place them on the parchment paper to set.
Notes
These bites are best served fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container for a few days. For an extra special touch, drizzle some melted chocolate on top or add colorful sprinkles for decoration.