No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters combine crunchy pretzel sticks with creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar, and a rich drizzle of melted chocolate for an irresistible sweet and salty treat. Ready in under an hour with no baking required, they’re perfect for a quick snack, party appetizer, or easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Coat pretzels: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzel sticks and powdered sugar, tossing them well to evenly coat the pretzels with the sugar.
- Melt peanut butter mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Combine pretzels and peanut butter: Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the coated pretzel sticks and mix until all pretzels are fully coated with the peanut butter-sugar mixture.
- Form clusters: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop clusters of the coated pretzel mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into bite-sized mounds.
- Melt chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly until smooth and lump-free.
- Drizzle chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate over each pretzel cluster to coat them with a decorative drizzle.
- Add sea salt (optional): Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the clusters to enhance the sweet and salty contrast if desired.
- Chill clusters: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the clusters are fully set and firm.
- Serve: Enjoy the clusters chilled straight from the fridge or allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for smooth mixing and coating; natural peanut butter with oil separation may affect texture.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, try sunflower seed butter as a substitute.
- The clusters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a softer texture, allow clusters to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- These clusters are kid-friendly and great for parties or snack boxes.
Keywords: peanut butter, pretzel clusters, no-bake, snack, chocolate drizzle, easy dessert, sweet and salty
