Best 12 Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls Recipes

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Are you craving a treat that combines sweet, salty, and crunchy textures? Look no further than crispy chocolate peanut butter pretzel balls! These delightful snacks are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and providing a delightful burst of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL ENERGY BALLS



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The best energy balls packed with rolled oats, peanut butter, pretzels, and chocolate chips. Sweet and salty for the perfect pick me up!

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups oats (regular or quick cooking)
2/3 cup reduced fat peanut butter (or regular)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup crushed pretzels
1/4 cup chocolate chips (mini chips work best)
2 tsp water (only if needed)

Steps:

  • Stir together the oats, peanut butter, and honey.
  • Crush the pretzels in a ziploc bag until they are in small pieces.
  • Add the crushed pretzels and chocolate chips to the mixture.
  • Form into balls. If the mixture is not sticking together for you, add water, 1 tsp at a time, until it does.
  • Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bite, Calories 104 cal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 4 g, Fiber 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 107 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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Peanut Butter Balls are taken to the next level with the addition of pretzels in this easy Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Balls recipe. The creamy, crunchy, salty, sweet combination is the best of all worlds. Extra delicious and loaded with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and pretzels!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup crushed pretzels
½ cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 oz chocolate candy coating (CandiQuik, Ghirardelli melting wafers, etc.)
chocolate sprinkles (crushed peanuts, crushed pretzels (optional))

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until nice and fluffy.
  • Add peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add vanilla extract and continue beating just until incorporated.
  • Stir in powdered sugar, crushed pretzels and mini chocolate chips. (You can use your hands here to really work it all together. It's actually much faster. Likewise, you could put it all in stand mixer and mix it that way as well.)
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. (You will need to give them a good squeeze in your hand before rolling into balls.)
  • Refrigerate for one hour or freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Combine chocolate chips with candy coating and melt according to package directions. (30 second intervals on high, stirring in between, usually does the trick.)
  • Dip balls into melted chocolate, and place back on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, crushed peanuts, or crushed pretzels if desired.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL ENERGY BALLS



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With just 4 simple ingredients these chocolate peanut butter pretzel energy balls come together in minutes and make the perfect quick and filling snack the whole family will love. Plus they keep for a long time in the refrigerator! If they last that long...

Provided by Davida Lederle

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pitted dates (medjool ideal but any date works)*
1/2 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup pretzels (gluten-free if necessary)
optional: pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Add dates to food processor (high speed blender will work here too) until broken up into small bits.
  • Add in the peanut butter and cocoa powder and process to combine. Mixture will come together into a sticky ball.
  • Break apart ball and add the pretzels. Pulse several times to break up pretzel bits.
  • Roll into balls and store in freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
  • Keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL-PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h17m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, melted
2 cups pretzel rods, crushed into crumbs
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup plus 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup of the peanut butter and stir together until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth; two intervals should be enough. Mix to blend, then spread over the peanut butter-pretzel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

CRISPY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BALLS



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These are absolutely addictive! Sweet and salty with lots of crunch, and very easy to make. These should probably be stored in the fridge to keep from going soft or you could probably coat in an extra layer of chocolate if you wanted to go through the trouble.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 60-70 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup pretzel (crushed into little pieces)
3 cups crispy rice cereal (rice crispies)

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or microwave (on 50 % power, in a large bowl) melt the chocolate and peanut butter. If microwaving, start with a minute and then add additional time (30 secs at a time, mixing in between) until melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
  • Mix in the pretzels and rice cereal until everything is coated and well incorporated.
  • Drop by the teaspoonful onto a lined cookie sheet and place in the fridge. Once hardened, you can transfer to a bag or container. These are best stored in the fridge.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
About 1 1/2 cups pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons of the butter and add to a large bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla and 1 cup of peanut butter and stir until well combined. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth with an offset spatula to create an even layer.
  • Combine the chocolate chips, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the remaining tablespoon peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Alternatively, this can be done over a double boiler. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter and smooth with an offset spatula. Arrange the pretzel sticks on the surface of the chocolate, pressing them lightly to adhere. Refrigerate until hardened, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BITES



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This recipe for peanut butter pretzel bites is quite good.

Provided by Casandra VanHoose

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 7

waxed paper
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
100 miniature pretzels
1 (6 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine peanut butter and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Add brown sugar and 1/2 powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Roll batter into 50 small balls, mixing in a bit more powdered sugar if batter sticks to your hands.
  • Sandwich each ball between 2 pretzels and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove pretzel bites from the freezer. Dip each one halfway into melted chocolate and return to the waxed paper until chocolate has hardened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 542.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

RICE KRISPIES® CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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These crispy morsels of chocolate-covered peanut butter are a crowd pleaser, no matter the occasion.

Provided by Rice Krispies

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR

Time 1h20m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
¼ cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
54 each mini-muffin paper cups

Steps:

  • In large electric mixer bowl, beat peanut butter, margarine and sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing thoroughly. Portion mixture, using rounded teaspoon. Shape into balls. Place each ball in paper cup. Refrigerate.
  • Melt chocolate morsels and shortening in small saucepan, over low heat, stirring constantly. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter ball. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CHOCOLATE CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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Our family has been making these little guys to add to holiday cookie baskets since 1987. They freeze well, so you can make them early. The recipe's from one of my favorite junior league cookbooks, "Creme de Colorado".

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups crunchy peanut butter
2 cups Rice Krispies
6 ounces German sweet chocolate
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and chill, covered.
  • For chocolate coating, melt German and semisweet chocolates, and paraffin wax in top of double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Use a toothpick to insert in each ball, dipping balls into chocolate mixture, one at a time.
  • Set balls on wax paper to harden.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1498.8, Fat 92, SaturatedFat 32.9, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 748.8, Carbohydrate 163.2, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 133.9, Protein 28.5

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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I make over 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter balls are one of my favorite candies to give away as gifts.-Liz David, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
1/3 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until chilled., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt white baking chips and remaining shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NO-BAKE CRISPY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, crispy rice cereal, chocolate chunk

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Desserts

Yield 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal, more for garnish
2 cups chocolate chunk, preferably dark, for coating

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and peanut butter. Microwave for 1 minute.
  • Using a fork, stir together the melted butter and peanut butter until smooth. Microwave additional 20 seconds, as needed.
  • Add the powdered sugar and rice cereal to the bowl. Gently mix together until fully incorporated.
  • Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 30-40 1-inch balls (2 ½ cm). Place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chunks. Microwave for 60-75 seconds, stopping to check and stir every 30 seconds.
  • Drop the frozen balls in the melted chocolate one at a time, use a fork to roll around to ensure an even coating. Place back on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Garnish with additional rice cereal while the chocolate is still warm. Chill until the chocolate has set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS



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To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. -Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1-1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pretzels. Stale pretzels will not hold their shape as well and will be more difficult to coat in chocolate.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is smooth. If your peanut butter is chunky, it will not spread as easily and will make your pretzel balls lumpy.
  • Chill the pretzel balls before coating them in chocolate. This will help the chocolate to set more quickly and evenly.
  • Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate. This will help prevent the chocolate from burning.
  • Be patient when coating the pretzel balls in chocolate. It takes a little time to get them evenly coated, but it's worth it in the end.
  • Store the pretzel balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Crispy chocolate peanut butter pretzel balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover pretzels and peanut butter, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you are looking for a sweet and salty snack, give these pretzel balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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