Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

MAKES: 2 dozen

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 1 Min

Here at the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, we just love no-bakes! Whether we're short on oven space or want to keep the kitchen cool, these melt-in-your-mouth Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are simply awesome "any occasion" cookies!

What You'll Need

1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup crushed pretzels
1 cup chocolate chips

What to Do

Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper.
In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, butter, and pretzels. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Freeze 30 minutes, or until firm.
In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips at 30 second intervals, stirring until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place chocolate in a resealable plastic bag, snip off corner with scissors, and drizzle over pretzel bites. Refrigerate until set.

Notes

Sometimes we just can't get enough of that sweet and salty combo! If you're the same way, you'll want to try our Strawberry Pretzel Bars -- yum!
Want even more of our favorite peanut butter recipes? Check out our collection Peanut Butter Recipes: Our Top 40 Recipes with Peanut Butter.

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rac7431 2877525

May 31, 2019

UM UM!!!! Sounds great with the salty and sweet. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts too!

achumley0003 31706 34

Nov 28, 2017

I wonder if my husband would like these. He really loves the chocolate covered pretzels. These are a pretty different, but they seem like they be just as good, with the added peanut butter flavor. If the peanut butter is over powering, he may not like them as much. But, maybe I could adjust the recipe to include more chocolate.

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 29, 2017

Hi there! You can reduce the amount of peanut butter to 3/4 cup and dip the entire ball in chocolate (instead of drizzling), if you're looking for a more chocolaty flavor. :) Enjoy!

phyldippert 345516 7

Dec 20, 2016

always make these for my kid's goodie boxes at Christmas

Jim12

Nov 24, 2015

These are great but I recommend starting with a double batch. A single batch magically disappears in seconds.

beaderchick

Apr 07, 2014

Crush the pretzels really well -- that's what helps them hold together. Pretzel-loving hubby loved them!

kmsheep 5400324

Mar 17, 2014

Since I am a chocolholic, we doubled the amount of chocolate here and rolled the bites in the chocolate, completely coating them. Delicious with a nice crunch to them!

foxxheart 4311735

Dec 18, 2013

I made these for our Girl Scouts last night and the girls really liked them even though I forgot the chocolate. I didn't give it 5 stars because there were too many pretzel pieces causing them to crumble more easily. Chunky peanut butter also tends to be a bit drier too. Next time I make them I will add a 1/4 cup of regular peanut butter and 3/4 cup chunky and only 3/4 cup pretzels.

drketchum 1461339

Nov 10, 2013

These were very good; however, the chocolate tends to break up and fall off as you are eating them. Se we HAD to make them again and this time we just put the chips in the mix before forming the balls. They are just as good.

sweetpb52 2030243

Nov 04, 2013

yowsa! these were a snap to make and are yummy. plan to make these for my kids at christmas.

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 29, 2013

There was some confusion about the pretzels in this recipe. To simplify, we have changed it to 1 cup crushed pretzels. So, no matter what shape or how much you start with, you should end up with 1 cup crushed. Thank you!

jobrant 6641549

Oct 25, 2013

I am like vaughps3315169.Mine would not stick together even after adding a little butter.I am a senior cook,and feel like i did everything right until I looked at the video.If you really pay attention they did not use all the pretzels.I finally poured my on to the wax paper and kept molding until I got it in an oblong shape.I hope it turns out when it comes out of freezer.If not,I have wasted time and money.

obsessedshoppergir l 6143810

Oct 24, 2013

If that is the case it should say 2 cups crushed pretzels. It does not say that. It says 2 c of pretzels, crushed. Which actually means measure 2 c. & then crush them. For the record I think they meant the former, not the latter. :)

obsessedshoppergir l 6143810

Oct 24, 2013

Oops.....sorry, looks like this discussion has already been had! Happy baking everyone.

vaughps 3315169

Oct 24, 2013

I made this recipe to the tee. But, the balls would not hold their shape as directed or shown in the recipe. I am a very skilled cook, but none of my adjustments I attempted helped the recipe along. Good idea....Terrible recipe.

ibz1492

Oct 24, 2013

logic says that it is 2 cups of crushed pretzels. otherwise, the amount of pretzel would vary dramatically based on the shape and size of pretzel that you start with.

grannyblu

Oct 24, 2013

Recipe clearly states 2 cups pretzels crushed, that means crush them before measuring you can also use crushed corn flakes crushed graham crackers even rice krispies It is personal preference if you prefer to use creamy or crunchy peanut butter the crunchy gives it much better texture and a little crunch makes it taste even better

carlcva34 6830021

Oct 23, 2013

The Questioin about the Crunchy peanut butter. I have found when a recipe calls for crunchy peanut butter, it always turns out better when you FOLLOW the recipe to the TEE!!!!! Also a Small jar of Crunchy peanut butter DON'T cost that much. And it gives you enough for another batch, when you find out these are so good. I haven't made them; but my sister has!!!! Thank you.