No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters

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These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat. With just four simple ingredients and zero oven time required, they come together in minutes and deliver an irresistible crunch paired with creamy, rich chocolate and peanut butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups salted mini pretzels (roughly broken into smaller pieces, but not crushed into dust)
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or a mix)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (helps the chocolate melt smoothly and set up glossy)
  • Optional fun add-ins: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows, roasted peanuts, or a pinch of flaky sea salt for the top

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Your Station

  1. Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
  2. Roughly chop or break your mini pretzels into bite-sized pieces so they mix easily into the chocolate.

2. Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil.
  2. Microwave in 30-second bursts at 50% power, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted, smooth, and glossy (usually about 1.5 to 2 minutes total). Be careful not to overheat!

3. Fold in the Pretzels

  1. Immediately add the chopped pretzels to the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
  2. Using a spatula, gently fold and stir until every piece of pretzel is completely coated in the rich mixture.

4. Scoop and Shape

  1. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  2. If using flaky sea salt, sprinkle a tiny pinch over the top of each cluster while the chocolate is still warm.

5. Chill and Set

  1. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the clusters are completely firm and set.
  2. Peel them off the parchment paper and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container!

Chef’s Tips

  • Sweet-and-Salty Balance: Using salted pretzels provides that classic contrast, but if you love a truly salty-sweet profile, don’t skip the pinch of flaky sea salt right on top before they chill.
  • Storage: Keep these stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (interleaving sheets of parchment paper if stacking), or store them in the freezer for a frozen, extra-crunchy snack!

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