No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters

🍯 No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

❄️ Chill Time: 30–45 minutes

🍫 Makes: About 24 clusters

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mini pretzels, roughly crushed

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1½ cups white chocolate chips (or almond bark)

• ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)

• Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

1. Crush the Pretzels:
   Place mini pretzels in a zip-top bag and lightly crush them with a rolling pin. You want chunks, not crumbs.

2. Melt Peanut Butter & Butter:
   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir well.

3. Melt the White Chocolate:
   In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth (about 60–90 seconds total).

4. Combine Everything:
   Add the melted peanut butter mixture to the melted white chocolate and mix until fully combined. Stir in the crushed pretzels. If desired, mix in powdered sugar for a sweeter bite.

5. Scoop the Clusters:
   Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop. Sprinkle with sea salt, if using.

6. Chill:
   Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes, or until clusters are set.

Tips & Variations:

• Add-ins: Mini marshmallows, chopped peanuts, or crushed toffee bits.

• Darker twist: Use milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.

• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer shelf life.

Let me know if you want a version using chocolate peanut butter or a vegan variation!