These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels are the ultimate sweet and salty treat with crunchy pretzels coated in rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Every bite delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them completely irresistible. Whether you're making a quick snack or a party treat, this easy recipe is guaranteed to be a hit.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Snack / Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes + chill time
- 🍴 Servings: 8 servings
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, salty, chocolatey, nutty
- 🍚 Best Served With: Snack boards, desserts, party trays with Rolo brownies
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes
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These chocolate peanut butter pretzels deliver big flavor with very little effort and is both satisfying and addictive. It's perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping on hand for a quick sweet craving.
This was inspired by my chocolate peanut butter popcorn on this site, and pairs well with this peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter chocolate Rice Krispie balls.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick, easy, and no-bake: This simple sweet-and-salty treat comes together in minutes with minimal effort and no oven required.
- Perfect for sharing: Kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and ideal for parties, family gatherings, or easy everyday snacking.
- Budget-friendly and customizable: Made with simple pantry staples, easy to prep ahead, and perfect for adding your favorite mix-ins or toppings.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these chocolate peanut butter pretzels, making it a quick and easy treat for any occasion.
- Pretzels: Provide the crunchy, salty base that balances the sweetness and makes this snack addictive.
- Peanut butter: Adds creamy texture and rich nutty flavor.
- Chocolate chips: Melt into a smooth, sweet coating that binds everything together.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Add Mix-ins: Add crushed nuts, sprinkles or mini candies to coating before it sets
- Almond Pretzels: Use almond butter and add crushed or chopped almonds to coating before it sets
- S'mores pretzels: Add mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs to coating before it sets
Instructions
This recipe is incredibly easy to make and comes together in just a few simple steps and delivers great results every time. Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
Step 1: Melt and mix. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of chocolate chips. Heat the ingredients in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted. Stir the mixture after each 30 second interval.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the pretzels and fold to combine. Make sure your pretzels are evenly covered in chocolate and peanut butter.
Step 2: Drizzle. Spread the pretzels out on the prepared baking sheet to set. Melt the remaining chocolate chips and heat up the remaining peanut butter in separate bowls. Place inside small resealable bags and cut the corners off. Drizzle the chocolate and peanut butter over the pretzels.
Chill your pretzels in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Melt chocolate in short intervals: Prevents burning and keeps coating silky smooth
- Stir thoroughly between intervals: Ensures even melting and smooth texture
- Work quickly when coating: The mixture sets fast, so mix right away
- Add toppings immediately: Before the chocolate sets so they stick well
- Spread pretzels in a single layer: Helps them cool evenly and prevents clumping
- Chill until fully set: Ensures the coating hardens properly
- Break apart after chilling: Creates bite-sized, snackable pieces for easier serving
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy peanut butter banana chocolate bites and pretzel turtles.
Storage Directions
Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 3 days in a cool place out of direct sunlight
Refrigerator: Store up to 5 days for longer freshness and to keep the chocolate and peanut butter from getting too soft
Freezer: Not recommended because of severe texture changes
Make Ahead: Prepare 1 day in advance
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy as a snack or serve on snack boards
- Add to trail mix or serve with muddy buddy or Oreo popcorn
- Serve at parties on dessert trays and holiday platters
- Package as gifts
- Serve with peanut butter brownie or peanut butter or Reese's peanut butter cup ice cream
Recipe FAQs
To prevent sticking, spread the coated pretzels out in a single layer on parchment paper before chilling. Allow them to cool completely so the coating sets firmly before storing.
Yes, you can use dark chocolate instead of milk or semi-sweet chocolate, and add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
This can happen if the chocolate overheats or if the peanut butter isn't fully blended. Stir thoroughly and reheat gently if needed to smooth it out.
Yes, but be sure to stir it well before using. Natural peanut butter can be thinner, so the coating may be slightly less thick but still delicious.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 cups mini pretzels
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of chocolate chips. Heat the ingredients in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted. Stir the mixture after each 30 second interval.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the pretzels and fold to combine. Make sure your pretzels are evenly covered in chocolate and peanut butter.
- Spread the pretzels out on the prepared baking sheet. Melt the remaining chocolate chips and heat up the remaining peanut butter in separate bowls. Drizzle the chocolate and peanut butter over the pretzels.
- You'll only need to heat up the peanut butter drizzle for about 15-20 seconds. You just want it to get to a consistency in which you can easily drizzle it over your pretzels.
- Chill your pretzels in the fridge for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter: This helps the chocolate mixture coat your pretzels more evenly than crunchy peanut butter.
- Melt chocolate in short intervals: Prevents burning and keeps coating silky smooth
- Stir thoroughly between intervals: Ensures even melting and smooth texture
- Work quickly when coating: The mixture sets fast, so mix right away
- Add toppings immediately: Before the chocolate sets so they stick well
- Spread pretzels in a single layer: Helps them cool evenly and prevents clumping
- Chill until fully set: Ensures the coating hardens properly
- Break apart after chilling: Creates bite-sized, snackable pieces for easier serving
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