Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies Recipe
This easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies recipe combines creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and rich chocolate for the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a quick dessert, these no-bake candies are simple to make and absolutely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and crushed pretzels until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the frozen pretzel balls into the melted chocolate using a fork, covering them completely.
- Place the coated candies back on the parchment paper. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use mini pretzels for easy crushing.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg