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Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters Recipe
These clusters are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and chewy dates, all wrapped in rich chocolate. Topped with flaky sea salt, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite. Top them with Cadbury mini eggs to make cute little nests for a festive Easter treat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 15 clusters
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pretzels
- 1 cup chopped Medjool dates
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- cadbury mini eggs, if you want to make nests
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a large microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Add the chopped pretzels and dates. Stir until well coated.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming clusters, about 2 tablespoons per cluster. Make sure the clusters aren’t touching. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. If you want to make bird nests, gently press 3 Cadbury mini eggs on top and gently press down.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the chocolate is set and the clusters are firm. You can also freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes to speed up the process. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Storing: Store the clusters in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Dates: I use pitted medjool dates. If your dates aren't pitted, remove the pit and then chop them up.
- Variations: You can use semisweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips. I use natural creamy peanut butter, but commercial peanut butter will work.
Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15clusters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.