Crunchy Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups (Printer View)

Crunchy pretzel cups layered with creamy peanut butter and a smooth chocolate finish for a sweet, salty indulgence.

# What you'll need:

→ Pretzel Base

01 - 1 cup mini salted pretzels, crushed
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Topping

07 - 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
08 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter

# Method:

01 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted butter until well coated. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup and press firmly to form an even base.
03 - In another bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the pretzel base in each cup and gently spread.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
05 - Spoon melted chocolate over the peanut butter layers, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
07 - Remove from liners and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and salty pretzel crunch
  • Ready in about an hour with minimal hands-on time
  • No baking required—just mix, layer, and chill
  • Easy to customize with different chocolates or toppings
  • Makes a wonderful homemade gift for holidays or special occasions
  • Kid-friendly recipe that's fun to make together
02 -
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle a few crushed pretzels on top of the chocolate before chilling
  • Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for extra sweetness
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
  • Let the cups sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture
  • Double the recipe and freeze extras for up to three months—perfect for last-minute treats
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure even portions of each layer
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