No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters combine the salty crunch of pretzels with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate drizzle for a quick and delicious treat that requires no baking. Perfect for an easy snack or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting and mixing)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: About 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pretzel Mixture
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Pretzels and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzel sticks with the powdered sugar, tossing well to coat the pretzels evenly for a lightly sweetened crunch.
- Melt Peanut Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the peanut butter and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Pretzels: Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the pretzel sticks and gently mix until all pretzels are fully coated with the peanut butter blend.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop clusters of the coated pretzels onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into bite-sized mounds.
- Melt Chocolate: In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate over each pretzel cluster, adding a decorative and flavorful drizzle.
- Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster to enhance the flavor, if desired.
- Chill to Set: Place the clusters in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened and the clusters are set.
- Serve: Enjoy the clusters chilled or at room temperature as a crunchy, sweet-savory snack.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or mini M&Ms to the pretzel mixture for extra texture and flavor.
- Store any leftover clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure chocolate chips are vegan or use dark chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 clusters (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no bake, peanut butter, pretzels, chocolate clusters, snack, easy dessert, party treat
