Reese’s Pretzels

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Reese’s pretzels are coated in melted peanut butter chips, then topped with peanut butter cups and drizzled with melted chocolate!

I’ve always been obsessed with Reese’s cups. I can never resist any combination of peanut butter and chocolate, but my all-time favorite is a peanut butter cup. If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate fan like me, you’ll have to try my peanut butter cup cheesecake dip, peanut butter dipped Oreos, Reese’s bark, and buckeye graham crackers too!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

What could be easier, or more delicious, than pretzels dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with Reese’s cups? Crunchy, sweet, and salty… they’ve got it all going on!

Reese’s pretzels are the answer when you need something sweet in a hurry! Whether you’re looking for a delicious treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, a fun party snack, or an edible gift for friends and family, these peanut butter and chocolate covered pretzels will cover all the above!

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Large hard pretzels
• Peanut butter chips
• Vegetable oil
• Reese’s cups- finely chopped
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Enjoy the crispy, crunchy pretzel texture inside a soft chocolate coating, with that salty-sweet flavor combo no one can resist! The combination of the sweet and silky outer layer of peanut butter and chocolate mixed with the crunchy pretzel and little bites of peanut butter cups is just unmatched! Chocolate covered pretzels never tasted so good!

Easy treats are a must all year round. And these peanut butter and chocolate covered pretzels can’t get much easier! There aren’t that many easy dessert recipes you can get done in 10 minutes, but these Reese’s pretzels are one of them!  Plus, there’s no oven involved, just melting a little chocolate in the microwave and that is it. 

These are perfect for summer when you want something sweet that doesn’t involve heating up the house, or during the holiday season when you want something easy that you can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. 

How to make the best Reese’s pretzels:

• In a microwave safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips with 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
• Chop Reese’s cups into tiny pieces, until they’re almost crumbs, then set aside.
• Coat each pretzel in the melted peanut butter chips, let any excess chocolate run off, then transfer to a parchment lined sheet pan. Immediately top each one with chopped Reese’s cups.
• In another microwave safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chips with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
• Transfer the melted chocolate into a Ziploc bag, cut off one end, then evenly drizzle the chocolate on top of the pretzels.
• Place in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle. Once set, carefully break off the excess candy-coating pieces around each pretzel before enjoying!

If you’re looking for a super simple dessert than look no further than these Reese’s pretzels! Not only is this quite possibly the best food combo ever (hello peanut butter and chocolate) but it’s quick to make and taste just like your favorite peanut butter cup!

These Reese’s pretzels are the ultimate treat for when you want something sweet but just can’t be bothered to turn your oven on. There’s no rolling or dipping required, you just have to be patient enough to let the chocolate chill and harden!

I think the easiest way to melt chocolate for this recipe is to use the microwave.  Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds at a time.  You’ll want to stir every 30 seconds to make sure you don’t burn the chocolate. If you have a double boiler, you can use that as well. Heat over medium heat, stirring continually until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. 

My top tips:

• PRETZEL VARIETY: Feel free to use your favorite pretzels here! I prefer using large hard pretzels like Snyder’s OldeTyme or Splits, but you can also make these bite-sized by using tiny twists or pretzel snaps.
• PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS: I find peanut butter chips to be super convenient here since all you need to do is melt them, but if you can’t find peanut butter chips near you, you can microwave 1 (12 oz) bag of white chocolate chips with 1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter for a very similar result!
• VEGETABLE OIL: Adding a little vegetable oil to the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips is my secret trick for silky smooth chocolate every time! The vegetable oil thins out the chocolate and makes it much easier to coat and drizzle over the pretzels.
• DIPPING: After you coat the pretzels in melted peanut butter chips, tap the pretzel against the bowl so the excess chocolate drips off. You’ll want to scrape all the excess chocolate off the bottom of your pretzels so that it won’t create a pool or “foot” at the bottom.
• TOPPING: The wet chocolate acts as a glue for the candy pieces to stick to, so it’s important to top these with chopped Reese’s before the coating has set. You can also use chopped Reese’s pieces here if you prefer!
• CHILLING: You can let these dipped pretzels set at room temperature, but it will take hours for the chocolate to fully harden. To speed up the process, feel free to place them in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle.
• STORING: I like storing any leftovers in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge. This keeps the pretzels extra crunchy and fresh for up to 2 weeks! These can also be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Looking for more pretzel treats? Try these out!

• Funfetti Pretzel Bites
• Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
• Ice Cream Sandwich Pretzel Bites
• Butter Toffee Pretzels
• Homemade Take 5 Candy Bites
• Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookie Cups
• Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites
• Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
• Caramel Apple Bites

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