Chocolate Peanut Sweeties Recipe

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Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the salty crunch of pretzels. Now our kids have fun helping me make and eat these heavenly treats. -Gina Kintigh, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

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Chocolate Peanut Sweeties Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 60 miniature pretzels (about 3 cups)
  • 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. Shape into 1-in. balls; press one on each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is set, about 1 hour.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 182 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Peanut Sweeties in Taste of Home February/March 2000, p29

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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by unliklycook

These are easy and fun to make and eat!!


Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by jicook13

these were very quick to make and my family loved them, fun to make with the kids


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Shers101

I have been making this recipe since it appeared in TOH several years ago - it is a huge hit every time. SO easy and no baking involved. Have never had it not turn out perfect every time.


Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2010 by god'slillgirl

I really loved thies! I totally enjoyed the salty sweet conbnation:) Thies make a lot so they are nice to make & put out as little munchies for people to snakc on at parties! I kind of had a hard time dipping them but other than that they were a great sucsess!


Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by katlaydee3

Loved these, would definitely make them again.


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by Jswisher2

This is a family favorite. The pretzel adds a good balance with the salty taste to the sweet peanut butter


Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2009 by dbkurth

Made them this Christmas and EVERYONE loved them. So easy to make.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by m.blade@gmail.com

This recipe has gone to school functions, family get togethers, and just for my kids! What a hit it has made! Everyone loves these--never bring any home and everyone asks for the recipe!


Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by Cookerchick

I made these yesterday and they did not turn out well. They were too dry to roll into balls. I tried a little more butter and Peanut butter. Did not work. I threw them away.


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by cecily_becily

This is a Buckeye with a pretzel on it!

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