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Peanut Butter Caramel Pretzel Bites


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 70 pretzel bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously sweet and salty bites made with pretzels, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 70 pieces square-shaped pretzels (I used Snyder’s “snaps” pretzels, divided into two sets of 35)
  • ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 25 pieces unwrapped caramels (I used Kraft individually wrapped caramels)
  • 2 ½ tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay 35 of the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar to a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine until smooth.
  4. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on each of the 35 pretzels. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.
  5. In the meantime, make the caramel mixture by adding unwrapped caramels and heavy cream to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  6. Remove the pretzels from the freezer. Spoon ½ teaspoon of the caramel mixture into the center of each peanut butter pretzel. Top with the remaining 35 pretzels.
  7. Return the cookie sheet to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.
  8. While they firm up, prepare the chocolate coating by adding chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
  9. Line another baking sheet with waxed paper.
  10. Remove the pretzel sandwich from the freezer. Dip each pretzel sandwich into the chocolate, using a fork to flip and coat. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate.
  11. Place the coated pretzels on the second prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining pretzels.
  12. Once all pretzels are coated, refrigerate until firm, about 15-30 minutes.
  13. Drizzle any leftover melted chocolate over the bites before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe can be customized with different types of chocolate or fillings.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites