Peanut Butter Eggs Pretzel Chocolate (Printable Version)

Crunchy pretzel base meets peanut butter filling and chocolate topping for a sweet and salty treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 1 cup salted pretzels, finely crushed
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Peanut Butter Filling

04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Topping

08 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

→ Optional Decoration

10 - Colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine crushed salted pretzels, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of pretzel mixture into each muffin liner and press firmly to form an even base.
04 - Freeze the prepared crusts for 10 minutes to ensure structural integrity.
05 - Using a separate bowl, beat creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and cohesive.
06 - Place about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter filling onto each chilled pretzel crust and smooth evenly with a spoon.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between bursts until fully smooth.
08 - Spoon melted chocolate mixture over peanut butter filling to cover completely.
09 - Garnish the chocolate layer with colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Refrigerate cups for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
11 - Keep cups refrigerated until serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of salty pretzels and sweet peanut butter is secretly addictive.
  • They can be prepared ahead and stored, making life easier during busy celebrations.
02 -
  • Don't rush the chilling steps: the layers set best when given plenty of cold time, or they'll smoosh together.
  • If your pretzels aren't crushed finely enough, the crust can crumble apart—use a food processor or ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
03 -
  • Always freeze the crust before adding filling—that way, you get sharp, clean layers.
  • The sprinkle of sea salt takes the chocolate up a notch, so don't skip if you have it.
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