Amazing 3-Step Recipe: The Holiday Snack Everyone’s Addicted To
Make this addictive holiday snack. It balances sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, making it the perfect large-batch treat for any gathering. You will keep reaching for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 14 cups
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: No-Bake Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pretzels: 12 cups
- Chocolate Chips (milk or semi-sweet): 2 cups
- Peanut Butter: 1 cup
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Butter: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until completely smooth.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the melted mixture.
- Place the pretzels in a very large bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the pretzels. Gently toss until all pretzels are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pretzels in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar evenly over the coated pretzels while they are still sticky.
- Let the snack set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Break the snack into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor profile.
- For an extra holiday touch, add a sprinkle of festive colored sprinkles before the sugar sets.
- This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds.
- Keep this snack away from direct heat; it melts easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg