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Homemade Take 5 Bites
This homemade Take 5 Candy Bites recipe is easy to make but hard to share! They are the best blend of sweet and salty flavors with a chewy and crunchy texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 558 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 60 pretzel snaps
- ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 30 individually wrapped caramel squares ( I use Kraft classic caramels)
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Lay out half of the pretzel snaps onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine crunchy peanut butter with powdered sugar, then spread 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each pretzel snap, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and lay out the other half of the pretzel snaps on another baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place one caramel square on top of each pretzel snap, then bake for 10 minutes to soften the caramels.
- Immediately press the chilled peanut butter pretzels on top of each softened caramel pretzel to create mini sandwiches, then return to the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up again.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
- Coat each pretzel sandwich in the melted chocolate, let any excess chocolate run off, then place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Optionally drizzle the tops with any leftover melted chocolate, then place in the fridge to set the chocolate (about 30 minutes).
- Return to room temperature to soften the caramels before enjoying!
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Notes
- If you store these candies in the refrigerator, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften the caramels.
- Ensure that you dip the pretzel sandwiches quickly, so the melted chocolate doesn’t cool and seize before you’re finished.
- Use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or even shortening to keep your melted chocolate thin and glossy so it’s easier to dip.
- If you store these candies in the refrigerator, allow them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften the caramels.
- Ensure that you dip the pretzel sandwiches quickly, so the melted chocolate doesn’t cool and seize before you’re finished.
- Use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or even shortening to keep your melted chocolate thin and glossy so it’s easier to dip.
Nutrition Information
Calories
558kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.