Saturday, December 15, 2012

Candy Coated Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

Looking for a fast, fun idea that doesn't require baking or a great project the kids could do themselves? 
These pretzels are a tasty treat and come together in no time.  

This is a variation of the chocolate covered ones I saw on Pinterest HERE.
Plan A was to dip my pretzels into the colored candy melts like the chocolate ones above and add the sprinkles, but the candy was too thick. After a quick Google search on how to thin it... I didn't have an answer so I just put it into an icing bag and drizzled it over the pretzel. If anyone has a tried and true tip for thinning candy melts please let us know in a comment-thanks!

Candy Coated Peanut Butter Pretzels
Small pretzels
Peanut Butter
Candy melts or chocolate
Sprinkles
  1. Smear peanut butter on a pretzel and top it with another pretzel.
  2. Melt candy melts or chocolate-I used the microwave, and dip or drizzle over pretzels. I added the candy to a disposable icing bag and snipped a tiny bit off of the end.
  3. Add sprinkles while the candy is still wet.
  4. Let candy firm up.
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25 comments:

  1. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenDecember 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    OMG, I would never have guessed it was a pretzel. Very festive Lynn.
    Sam

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  2. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Oh what a cute and intriguing and EASY (always my fave) holiday dessert. I'll have to put a note on my "To Do" list to show this to my granddaughter who loves to bake. Thank you so much for sharing this. Merry Christmas :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    You have a sticky sweet happy day too!! Those red and green pretzels are just so festive and bet they taste wonderful.

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  4. LeslieDecember 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    These look delicious are so festive. Chocolate and pretzels is such a yummy combination. I'll be adding this to my baking list!

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 15, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    These look so perfect for a Christmas treat, Lynn! I sometimes add about 1/2 teaspoon of shortening to thin out the chocolate a bit ( at least for chocolate chips).

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  6. Comfy cuisineDecember 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Ohhhh I like this idea! I love anything salty/sweet! If we were neighbors, we would be two ton tessies Lynn! Happy weekend!

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  7. BethDecember 15, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Lynn, Your pretzels look so festive! I like your take on the Pintarest pretzels. Take care and Merry Christmas.

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  8. scrambledhenfruitDecember 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I could eat way too many of these. :)

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  9. BECKYDecember 16, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    So yummy looking! I love the combination of salty and sweet goodies!

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  10. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 16, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Oh my, these look so good!

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  11. MaryDecember 16, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Sweet & salty and oh so festive Lynn! I'm always looking for something that comes together quickly at the holidays!

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  12. Katherines CornerDecember 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    sweet and salty the perfect holiday mix! Hugs

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  13. Cass @ That Old HouseDecember 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I was going to do chocolate covered peanut-butter filled pretzels for Christmas cookie trays, but I really like your "sandwich" pretzel idea! I may have to do this instead.
    They look fabulous!!!
    Cass

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  14. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I would love them with just the peanut butter and chocolate but they looks so festive with the red and green too.

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  15. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeDecember 16, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I had the same trouble when I tried to dip truffles a couple months ago...they were so gloppy :( But you found a wonderful alternative...pretty, festive and yummy!

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  16. MichaeleDecember 16, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I love your green "ribbons"!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Honestly, I think my 15 year old would want to live on these!
    Mary x

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  18. JulieDecember 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    These were one of the cookies in Tim's office cookie exchange on Friday (without the candy coating). They are delicious and I can only image what the candy adds to them. Hope you had a great weekend.

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  19. podsoDecember 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Those look delicious and festive too!

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  20. MichelleDecember 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Lynn - I could eat your picture!! I guess I should just try your recipe instead.

    I have the chocolate-covered ones you pictured on my Pinterest board. The original link is:
    http://www.whatmegansmaking.com/2011/12/peanut-butter-pretzel-bites.html

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  21. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustDecember 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I loooove this idea!

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  22. SnapDecember 17, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Tasty and pretty, too!

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  23. bjDecember 17, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    oooo, you can bet i'll make these for our christmas eve fun things to eat....
    no idea on how to thin chocolate...

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  24. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveDecember 19, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    These are too cute! They are being featured today: http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/12/featuring-you_19.html Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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