No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters are a delightful combination of crunchy pretzels, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate. Perfect for a quick and easy sweet treat that requires no oven time, they offer a satisfying mix of salty and sweet flavors with a crunchy texture, enhanced optionally by salted peanuts and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 clusters 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels, lightly crushed
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted peanuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
Optional Toppings
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Chocolate and Coconut Oil: Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Stir the creamy peanut butter into the melted chocolate mixture until it is fully blended and smooth.
- Mix Pretzels and Peanuts: Fold the lightly crushed mini pretzels and optional salted peanuts into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form clusters. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a finishing touch.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the clusters are firm and set. Once solidified, they are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit peanuts.
- You can use either coconut oil or butter; coconut oil helps create a slightly firmer texture.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Lightly crushing pretzels helps them coat evenly but still keeps some crunch.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture.
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