Best 3 Easy Peanut Butter Pretzels Recipes

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Peanut Butter pretzels are a delicious and easy-to-make sweet snack that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a batch of these delectable treats that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family.

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EASY PEANUT BUTTER & PRETZEL PIE



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My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache. - Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3/4 cups crushed pretzel sticks
1 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Additional crushed pretzel sticks, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine crushed pretzels and 1/3 cup sugar with melted butter. Using the bottom of a glass, press onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 5 minutes. Beat peanut butter, softened butter, cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup cream. Microwave gelatin on high until melted, about 10 seconds; stir into peanut butter mixture. Transfer to crust., Microwave chocolate chips and remaining cream on high; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread chocolate mixture over peanut butter mixture. If desired, top with additional crushed pretzels. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 54g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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

EASY PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS



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Add a wonderful tastes to pretzels with peanut butter! The not-to-sweet flavor will impress everyone that tries these treats.-Jeannie Berry, Perrysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 to 1 teaspoon shortening
8 pretzel rods
Assorted sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a 1-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power until melted, stirring every 15-30 seconds. Dip pretzels in peanut butter mixture. Place on waxed paper and dust with sprinkles if desired. Cool completely.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

- For a sweeter treat, use milk chocolate or white chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips. - If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a saucepan over low heat. - Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easy. - Let the chocolate-covered pretzels cool completely before serving, otherwise they will be too soft and messy. - Store the chocolate-covered pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These easy peanut butter pretzels are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these sweet and salty treats that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or snack, give these peanut butter pretzels a try. They're sure to be a hit!

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