My kids devour pretzels. I always have a bag of pretzels on hand because they are a staple for both lunches and after-school snacking. Just last week, we dipped some pretzel rods in melted white chocolate and made Pretzel Snowmen out of them.
Well, yesterday I went on the hunt for another fun snack recipe using pretzels, and I found a winner on Pinterest. These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites were originally posted by Two Tiny Kitchens, found by her on Foodaphilia. I re-worked the recipe a bit (because that’s how I roll in the kitchen) and made these incredible snacks:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp softened butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 bag of mini Pretzels
- 1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips or approximately 12 oz melting chocolate
- Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the sugars and mix to combine.
- Knead more powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture until dough is easily rolled into balls and is no longer sticky. (I used approximately ¼ cup extra sugar, but this could vary depending on the humidity in your location)
- Using a rounded teaspoon as a guide, form small balls of the peanut butter mixture.
- Sandwich each ball between two pretzels, pressing slightly (but not too hard!).
- Place pretzel sandwiches in the fridge or freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Right before you take the pretzels out of the freezer, melt the chocolate. (This can be done a variety of ways - either in a double boiler, on the stove on low heat, or slowly in the microwave. The key is to melt the chocolate slowly).
- Dip each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate and place on a sheet of wax paper to cool. You may return them to the freezer or fridge to set completely.
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Not only were these pretzel sandwiches really good to snack on, but the kids LOVED rolling the peanut butter balls and sandwiching the peanut butter in between the pretzels. Not only did they get a treat, but they got an activity that kept them occupied for a while, too!
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I would say they could keep 3-5 days in a covered container or ziploc bag. Ours got eaten up to fast!
How long di these keep…how do u store them
Such a simple but tasty treat! Thanks for sharing!
Monica, Thank you for pointing that out! I was combing through the recipe, confused, and didn’t realize the question was in response to a comment (I don’t see that on my end when I receive comments). The answer should have stated powdered sugar, not granulated sugar. So sorry about the mix up!
I always love these at parties, so simple and delicious!
Lolli, in your response to Crystal’s question, you said that you add more granulated sugar as needed but the recipe doesn’t call for granulated sugar. Do you add extra brown sugar or powdered?
Yum! These look tasty! I bet my family would love them!
I just saw these on your site and I am going to have to make them asap! These look delicious!!
Edited to add: the answer is powdered sugar. :) I didn’t realize this was in response to a comment.
Where do you see the recipe call for granulated sugar? I only see powdered sugar mentioned. If there’s a mistake, I definitely want to correct it, but I couldn’t find granulated sugar in the recipe. Thanks!
Your ingredients does not call for granulated sugar, is this a miss print and should it be conf sugar?
What an absolutely delicious treat! I love the peanut butter and chocolate flavor combination, and this gives you a sweet & salty combination, too! Yum!
Thanks so much for getting back to me :)
That would be extra powdered sugar. I’ll clarify that in the recipe. Sorry about that!
I have a question when it says to add more sugar to make it not sticky….are you adding more of the brown sugar/powdered sugar combo?? Or is it regular white sugar???
I’m so glad you (and your office mates) are enjoying them! :)
Holy Smokes. I just made these and they are amazing! I brought them to work for a taste test and they are getting rave reviews!
Slurp! What a treat!! Looks scrumptious!! Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.
Such wonderful treat!! Peanut-butter + chocolate and pretzels!! Wow It really couldn’t be better :)
my oh my! This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
These combine everything I love… Sweet, salty, chocolate, snack-sized… Perfect! – Jerusha
found your blog on pinterest blog hop, new follower. Love a visit when you get a chance and love working with pretzels to make candy…..can’t get tired of that combo.
Thanks for linking up!! I gave you a big fat pin!
Thanks! I’m heading over to link up now. :)
How yummy! I haven’t been to your blog in awhile! Love all the photos. Stop over and link this post up to our Saturday Pintrest Party and I will pin it for you!
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Have a great day! Susie
That Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pretzel Sandwiches recipe looks so delicious! This is a great snack to serve the children.