Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

I love sweet and salty snacks more than anything in the world and when there are left overs from such events like Super Bowl parties that means they make it into the office. Yesterday was no exception and while I had some amazing homemade cheesecake that had a lemony zest flavor the Peanut Pretzel Bites are the one thing I wish I had right now.


I found the recipe on a few places and they are so easy to make I even found them on the blog of a seventeen year old baker

Now you can't tell me that they don't look yummy. 

Here is the recipe to try them yourselves. I just may give a go this weekend and have some to share. 

1 cup of peanut butter (creamy works best)

2 Tbsp softened butter or margarine

1/2 cup powdered sugar (you may need more)

3/4 cup brown sugar (you may need more)

Pretzels

1 bag good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli 60%)

Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a fork or whisk.

Add the sugars and stir to combine. 

If the filling will roll easily into balls without sticking to your hands you're ready to go. If not, add more sugar ( a little bit of each) until you reach a consistency that is easy to roll.

Use a teaspoon measure, or a small cereal spoon to scoop the filling. Roll each portion into a small ball and set on a cookie sheet. I like to roll all the balls and then sandwich them between two whole pretzels. 

When all the balls are rolled and successfully sandwiched, stick the whole tray in the freezer for about half an hour.

Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted. 

Remove the pretzel sandwiches from the freezer and quickly dip each half-way into the melted chocolate. Return to the try and repeat with remaining sandwiches. 

When all are dipped, return the tray to the freezer to set up completely. 

Store the sandwiches in the refrigerator until serving time.