Here’s a quick and super easy recipe for No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters — the perfect sweet & salty treat with only a handful of ingredients. These little clusters are crunchy, creamy, and impossible to stop eating!
🥜 Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters
🍫 Sweet, salty, crunchy, and made in minutes — no oven required!
Prep Time: 10 min | Chill Time: 30–60 min | Makes: ~20 clusters
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 cups mini pretzels, lightly crushed
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1 cup peanut butter chips (or 1/2 cup peanut butter + 1/2 cup white chocolate chips)
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1 cup white chocolate chips (or semi-sweet, if preferred)
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1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for extra crunch)
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1–2 tbsp peanut butter (optional, for added richness)
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Optional toppings: sea salt flakes, mini chocolate chips, or drizzle of melted chocolate
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep Your Tray:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
2️⃣ Melt the Chocolate & Peanut Butter:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine:
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White chocolate chips
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Peanut butter chips (or white chocolate + peanut butter)
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Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (usually ~1½ minutes total).
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Stir in 1–2 tbsp peanut butter, if using, for a creamier texture.
3️⃣ Mix It Up:
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Add the crushed pretzels and peanuts to the melted mixture.
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Stir until everything is evenly coated.
4️⃣ Scoop & Shape:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes or mini chocolate chips while still warm.
5️⃣ Chill:
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Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes, or until set and firm.
6️⃣ Serve & Store:
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
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Sub in almond butter or sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly options.
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Add mini marshmallows, crushed cookies, or dried fruit for fun twists.
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Turn them into bars by pressing the mixture into a parchment-lined pan, chilling, and cutting into squares.