Description
Indulgent chocolate peanut butter pretzel candies deliver a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Crisp pretzels, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate combine for a quick, irresistible treat you’ll savor in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 50 mini pretzel twists (approximately)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whip peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a smooth, creamy blend that holds its shape effortlessly.
- Pretzel Assembly: Craft compact peanut butter spheres and sandwich them between pretzels, pressing gently to create uniform bite-sized morsels.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, stirring until achieving a glossy, fluid consistency that cascades smoothly.
- Dipping Process: Submerge chilled pretzel sandwiches into molten chocolate, ensuring complete coverage and allowing excess to drip off elegantly.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over chocolate-coated candies, introducing a sophisticated savory contrast to the sweet confection.
- Setting and Storage: Allow candies to solidify at room temperature or expedite cooling in the refrigerator, then store in an airtight container for optimal freshness up to two weeks.
Notes
- Achieve Smooth Peanut Butter Mixture: Ensure butter is at room temperature for seamless blending and prevent lumpy texture.
- Perfect Pretzel Sandwich Formation: Use uniform-sized pretzels and gentle pressure to create consistent bite-sized treats without breaking.
- Master Chocolate Melting Technique: Melt chocolate slowly over low heat or using double boiler method to prevent burning and maintain glossy finish.
- Control Chocolate Coating: Tap excess chocolate gently and use fork for clean, even coating without messy drips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg