Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- MAKES
- 2 dozen
- CHILL TIME
- 1 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 1 Min
Here at the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, we just love no-bakes! Whether we're short on oven space or want to keep the kitchen cool, these melt-in-your-mouth Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are simply awesome "any occasion" cookies!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup chocolate chips
What to Do
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, butter, and pretzels. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze 30 minutes, or until firm.
- In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips at 30 second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place chocolate in a resealable plastic bag, snip off corner with scissors, and drizzle over pretzel bites. Refrigerate until set.
Notes
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Sometimes we just can't get enough of that sweet and salty combo! If you're the same way, you'll want to try our Strawberry Pretzel Bars -- yum!
- Want even more of our favorite peanut butter recipes? Check out our collection Peanut Butter Recipes: Our Top 40 Recipes with Peanut Butter.
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rac7431 2877525
May 31, 2019
UM UM!!!! Sounds great with the salty and sweet. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts too!
achumley0003 31706 34
Nov 28, 2017
I wonder if my husband would like these. He really loves the chocolate covered pretzels. These are a pretty different, but they seem like they be just as good, with the added peanut butter flavor. If the peanut butter is over powering, he may not like them as much. But, maybe I could adjust the recipe to include more chocolate.
Test Kitchen Team
Nov 29, 2017
Hi there! You can reduce the amount of peanut butter to 3/4 cup and dip the entire ball in chocolate (instead of drizzling), if you're looking for a more chocolaty flavor. :) Enjoy!
Jim12
Nov 24, 2015
These are great but I recommend starting with a double batch. A single batch magically disappears in seconds.
beaderchick
Apr 07, 2014
Crush the pretzels really well -- that's what helps them hold together. Pretzel-loving hubby loved them!
kmsheep 5400324
Mar 17, 2014
Since I am a chocolholic, we doubled the amount of chocolate here and rolled the bites in the chocolate, completely coating them. Delicious with a nice crunch to them!
foxxheart 4311735
Dec 18, 2013
I made these for our Girl Scouts last night and the girls really liked them even though I forgot the chocolate. I didn't give it 5 stars because there were too many pretzel pieces causing them to crumble more easily. Chunky peanut butter also tends to be a bit drier too. Next time I make them I will add a 1/4 cup of regular peanut butter and 3/4 cup chunky and only 3/4 cup pretzels.
drketchum 1461339
Nov 10, 2013
These were very good; however, the chocolate tends to break up and fall off as you are eating them. Se we HAD to make them again and this time we just put the chips in the mix before forming the balls. They are just as good.
sweetpb52 2030243
Nov 04, 2013
yowsa! these were a snap to make and are yummy. plan to make these for my kids at christmas.
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 29, 2013
There was some confusion about the pretzels in this recipe. To simplify, we have changed it to 1 cup crushed pretzels. So, no matter what shape or how much you start with, you should end up with 1 cup crushed. Thank you!
jobrant 6641549
Oct 25, 2013
I am like vaughps3315169.Mine would not stick together even after adding a little butter.I am a senior cook,and feel like i did everything right until I looked at the video.If you really pay attention they did not use all the pretzels.I finally poured my on to the wax paper and kept molding until I got it in an oblong shape.I hope it turns out when it comes out of freezer.If not,I have wasted time and money.
obsessedshoppergir l 6143810
Oct 24, 2013
If that is the case it should say 2 cups crushed pretzels. It does not say that. It says 2 c of pretzels, crushed. Which actually means measure 2 c. & then crush them. For the record I think they meant the former, not the latter. :)
obsessedshoppergir l 6143810
Oct 24, 2013
Oops.....sorry, looks like this discussion has already been had! Happy baking everyone.
vaughps 3315169
Oct 24, 2013
I made this recipe to the tee. But, the balls would not hold their shape as directed or shown in the recipe. I am a very skilled cook, but none of my adjustments I attempted helped the recipe along. Good idea....Terrible recipe.
ibz1492
Oct 24, 2013
logic says that it is 2 cups of crushed pretzels. otherwise, the amount of pretzel would vary dramatically based on the shape and size of pretzel that you start with.
grannyblu
Oct 24, 2013
Recipe clearly states 2 cups pretzels crushed, that means crush them before measuring you can also use crushed corn flakes crushed graham crackers even rice krispies It is personal preference if you prefer to use creamy or crunchy peanut butter the crunchy gives it much better texture and a little crunch makes it taste even better
carlcva34 6830021
Oct 23, 2013
The Questioin about the Crunchy peanut butter. I have found when a recipe calls for crunchy peanut butter, it always turns out better when you FOLLOW the recipe to the TEE!!!!! Also a Small jar of Crunchy peanut butter DON'T cost that much. And it gives you enough for another batch, when you find out these are so good. I haven't made them; but my sister has!!!! Thank you.
balistreribet 7525 069
Feb 28, 2013
Why, when I try to read the recipes, do I have to constantly get rid of an ad. This happens b4 I can read one sentence. This is aggravating.
elziefloyd 3467082
Oct 23, 2013
Make sure you do not hover over the green text in the recipe area..If you do the screen will appear..
dcocat 9019375
Feb 23, 2013
do you have to use chunky peanut butter because all i use is creamy, i hate to buy chunky just for this recipe
waltandfaye 265339 7
Feb 23, 2013
is that 2 cups of pretzels before crushing or after crushing???
DRUST
Oct 23, 2013
Yes. Measure 2 cups pretzels, then crush them. If it were meant to be the other way, it would say 2 cups crushed pretzels.
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