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A white bowl filled with Take 5 candy bites and one on the top opened up to show the inside.
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Homemade Take 5 Bites

This homemade Take 5 Candy Bites recipe is easy to make but hard to share! They are the best blend of sweet and salty flavors with a chewy and crunchy texture.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 558kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lay out half of the pretzel snaps onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine crunchy peanut butter with powdered sugar, then spread 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each pretzel snap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Preheat your oven to 250°F and lay out the other half of the pretzel snaps on another baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Place one caramel square on top of each pretzel snap, then bake for 10 minutes to soften the caramels.
  • Immediately press the chilled peanut butter pretzels on top of each softened caramel pretzel to create mini sandwiches, then return to the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up again.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
  • Coat each pretzel sandwich in the melted chocolate, let any excess chocolate run off, then place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Optionally drizzle the tops with any leftover melted chocolate, then place in the fridge to set the chocolate (about 30 minutes).
  • Return to room temperature to soften the caramels before enjoying!

Notes

  • If you store these candies in the refrigerator, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften the caramels.
  • Ensure that you dip the pretzel sandwiches quickly, so the melted chocolate doesn’t cool and seize before you’re finished.
  • Use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or even shortening to keep your melted chocolate thin and glossy so it’s easier to dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg