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Nutella-Pretzel Truffles
Nutella-Pretzel Truffles blend crunchy miniature pretzels with rich Nutella, butter, and sugars to create a textured, sweet, and slightly salty treat. The mixture is chilled and shaped into small balls before being dipped in melted semisweet chocolate to form a glossy coating. These truffles offer a contrast between creamy Nutella, crisp pretzel pieces, and smooth chocolate, making them a satisfying snack or dessert bite.
Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
20
to 24 truffles
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ cups miniature pretzels
- ½ cup Nutella
- 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1½ tablespoons vegetable shortening or refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Put the pretzel pieces into a resealable plastic bag and crush into very small crumbs (a rolling pin or mallet works great for this).
- In a small bowl, stir together the Nutella, butter, brown sugar and salt. Mix until all of the ingredients are completely blended and smooth. Add the pretzel bits to the Nutella mixture and mix thoroughly. Add the powdered sugar and mix until completely combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop, or about 2 teaspoons worth of Nutella mixture, gently shape into a ball. Place the ball on the parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining Nutella mixture. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to dip the truffles, microwave the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a small bowl at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Working one at a time, dip one truffle into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around, ensuring that it is completely coated with chocolate. Let any extra chocolate drip off and place back on the parchment-lined sheet. Repeat with all of the remaining truffles. Garnish with additional crushed pretzels, if desired.
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and again chill for at least 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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Notes
- Chill truffles for at least 30 minutes before chocolate dipping to retain shape.
- Use small cookie scoop or teaspoons to form uniform truffles for even coating.
- Dip truffles individually in melted chocolate mixture for best coverage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
115mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 to 24 truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.