Description
Homemade chocolate peanut butter pretzel candies elevate snack time with rich flavors from classic ingredients. Sweet and salty combinations meld together, creating irresistible treats you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups pretzels (mini twists or sticks)
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Garnish:
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to create a clean workspace for assembling and chilling the candies.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Create a creamy peanut butter filling by thoroughly blending peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until uniform in texture.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, creating a foundation for the sweet treats.
- Carefully dollop a precise amount of the peanut butter mixture onto each pretzel, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently press a second pretzel on top of the peanut butter layer, forming a delicate sandwich.
- Submerge each pretzel sandwich into the melted chocolate, coating completely or partially depending on preference.
- Return chocolate-covered sandwiches to the baking sheet, optionally sprinkling with a pinch of sea salt for added flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes at 40°F until chocolate hardens and candies become firm.
- Remove from refrigerator and serve immediately for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Store these delightful treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, maintaining their crisp texture and rich flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pretzels with gluten-free pretzels to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips and natural peanut butter for a more intense, authentic flavor profile that elevates the entire candy experience.
- If the peanut butter mixture feels too soft, chill it briefly in the refrigerator to make it easier to handle and create neater pretzel sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg