Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are like peanut butter balls with extra crunch. Sandwich filling between pretzels and dip in white chocolate!

These peanut butter pretzel bites are a delicious, crunchy combination of sweet and salty! They are an easy, kid-friendly treat that is perfect for Christmas but can be made any time of the year.

Why Use Pretzels To Make These Treats

Sometimes I don’t have time to dip truffles/balls. Or maybe it is more that I don’t feel like making the time to dip them, especially when there are 30 treats to dip.

So, instead of making peanut butter balls, I made these crispy peanut butter pretzels bites with the dough sandwiched between pretzels and only dipped one half. This saved me so much time since I could hold onto one side of the cookies while dipping the other side…no dipping tools involved!

stirring the filling in a large bowl with a white spatula.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Ingredients

The filling sandwiched in the middle is based on a recipe for peanut butter balls that a friend gave to me years ago.

Peanut Butter: We used crunchy peanut butter for extra crunchy little treats but you can use an equal amount of creamy peanut butter if you prefer.
Marshmallow Cream: The marshmallow cream adds sweetness and gives the filling a light, fluffy texture.
Vanilla: Add a little vanilla extract for flavor. These would also be delicious with maple flavoring.
Rice Krispies: This recipe uses Rice Krispies for more crunch while keeping the filling light.
White Chocolate: The peanut butter pretzel bites are dipped in melted white chocolate
Shortening: Adding a little shortening to the chocolate chips helps thin the chocolate so that it coats the pretzel bites better.
Sprinkles: Add some color with sprinkles that match the occasion.

peanut butter pretzel bites in lines on parchment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Can I make these with almond butter?

Yes, you can make these with a peanut butter alternative but you may have to adjust the amount you add depending on the thickness/oil content of the nut butter you choose.

Would pretzel twists work?

Yes, you can use pretzel twists instead of the square pretzels.

Can you freeze them?

Yes, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them.

Want more bite-sized Christmas treats recipes? Try these next:

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Homemade Chocolate Truffles have a thin chocolate shell with melt-in-your-mouth smooth chocolate inside! Give as a gift to your loved ones.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Yield: 30

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are like peanut butter balls with extra crunch. Sandwich dough between pretzels and dip half in white chocolate!

Ingredients

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
7 oz container marshmallow cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup Rice Krispies
60 square pretzels
1 cup white chocolate chips
3 tsp shortening
2 tsp red sprinkles

Instructions

Mix together peanut butter, vanilla, and marshmallow cream. Stir in Rice Krispies.
Put about one teaspoonful (roll into a ball, of desired) onto about 30 pretzels. Squish another pretzel on top and place them in the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.
Melt white chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave for one minute. Stir until smooth. (Microwave for an additional 15 seconds, if necessary.) Dip one side of the pretzel sandwiches into the white chocolate. Place them on parchment paper and add some sprinkles.
Allow the white chocolate coating to harden before transferring them to an airtight container.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 763mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 8g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.