Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies are the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert. This no-bake recipe combines creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and smooth chocolate for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for quick treats or holiday desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini pretzel twists (about 40 pieces)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto one pretzel, then sandwich with another pretzel. Repeat with remaining pretzels.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with sea salt (if desired) before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the pretzels for 15–20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Store candies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Add festive sprinkles for a holiday-themed touch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg