Ah, those are a delicious sweet-and-salty treat! Here’s a simple no-bake recipe for Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters:
Ingredients (makes ~20 clusters)
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but adds depth)
- 2 cups mini pretzels (or break regular pretzels into small pieces)
- Pinch of salt (if pretzels are unsalted or you want extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Melt the chocolate and peanut butter mixture:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
- Stir in vanilla if using.
- Add pretzels:
- Fold the pretzels into the melted mixture until they are fully coated.
- Form clusters:
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop clusters onto the parchment paper.
- Try to keep them roughly the same size so they set evenly.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 30–45 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve and store:
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of each cluster before chilling.
- You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or add a handful of chopped nuts.
- If you want a crunchier texture, use pretzel sticks broken into smaller pieces.
If you want, I can also give you a faster, 3-ingredient version that’s even simpler and just as addictive. Do you want me to do that?
