These Salted Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are a sweet and salty delight. The crunchy pretzel shell is filled with creamy peanut butter and then dipped in decadent dark chocolate. A sprinkle of sea salt adds the perfect finishing touch. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or as a special indulgence for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups pretzels, mini twists
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Take a teaspoonful of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into a small ball.
- Place the ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remaining peanut butter mixture.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the peanut butter balls.
- Meanwhile, crush the pretzels into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer.
- Dip each ball into the melted dark chocolate, making sure it is fully coated.
- Place the coated ball back on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each chocolate-covered pretzel bite.
- Repeat with the remaining peanut butter balls.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once set, the Salted Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are ready to be enjoyed!