I’m all in with this Danish concept of hygge. And these Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites are uber hygge.
Probably you’ve heard of hygge. It’s an atmosphere and feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being, a concept born from the long, dark winters common in Scandinavian countries. Thus, hygge is all about comfy spaces, cozy clothes, fireplaces, candlelight, and comforting foods. It’s gaining serious popularity if Instagram is any indication, with over 3 million related hashtags.
Like I said, I am ALL in…
While common descriptions of hygge don’t mention chocolate and peanut butter specifically, I’m confident that a Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel fits deliciously into the concept.
How can I be so sure? They’re bite-sized morsels with a salty-sweet vibe that are super simple (6 ingredients!) to make. Besides, chocolate and peanut butter are a classic comfort combo. They’re right up there with foodstuffs like anything involving melted cheese and warm cookies straight from the oven.
What are your top 3 comfort foods, I wonder? I’ll tell you mine, then you tell me yours 🙂
If I’m being COMPLETELY HONEST, my cold-brewed ice coffee tops the list, followed closely by a warm bowl of loaded oatmeal. But the sure-fire duo of peanut butter and chocolate is right up there with them.
I’ve certainly produced PLENTY of recipes in that realm…
Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal with Chocolate Chips
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
No-Bake High Energy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites, for which the recipe is below, are preceded only by one other pretzel-stuffed wonder. A little gem I pulled together a few years ago, and which I dream of often. So, if peanut butter is not for you, check out these pumpkin cream cheese frosting stuffed pretzels (click the link then scroll to the end for the recipe!)
But today’s post is all about these hygge-rific chocolate peanut butter pretzel bombs…
Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites for your cozy-day menu. They're bite-sized morsels with a salty-sweet vibe that are super simple (6 ingredients!) to make. The perfect addition to your cozy cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 24 mini pretzels, or gluten-free mini pretzels
- 5 tablespoons natural peanut butter smooth type
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate bits
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Lay 12 pretzels out on the liner. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar using a mixing spoon. The mixture should be thick, like dough.
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Portion out the peanut butter dough into 12 equal portions (about 2.5 teaspoons each). Roll each portion into a ball with your hands and place on top of a pretzel. Put a second pretzel on top and press down gently to secure. Once all 12 pretzel sandwiches are constructed, put them in the freezer for 10 minutes.
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Put the dark chocolate bits into a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted and creamy. (about 45 seconds)
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Remove the pretzel sandwiches from the freezer, Dip each one half-way into the melted chocolate and place back on the lined pan. Once all 12 have been dipped, sprinkle each with coarse sea salt. Return them to the freezer to set - about 10 minutes.
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Store in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
Natural peanut butter varies in thickness. Stir it thoroughly prior to measuring to incorporate the separated oil. If the resulting peanut butter/sugar mixture does not seem thick enough to roll into a ball, add more brown sugar.
Special Dietary considerations:
*These treats can be make gluten-free by using the gluten-free pretzels. I like both Snyders of Hanover brand, as well as Glutino.
*If you require them to be dairy-free, substitute dairy free chocolate bits, such as Enjoy Life brand.
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