Peanut Butter Eggs Pretzel Chocolate (Print Version)

Salty pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate make these cups a perfect sweet-salty bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the pretzel mixture into each liner. Press firmly to create an even base.
04 - Freeze the muffin tin for 10 minutes to allow the crusts to set.
05 - In a separate bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
06 - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling onto each pretzel crust. Smooth the layer gently with a spoon.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
08 - Spoon the melted chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer, covering each cup completely.
09 - Garnish with colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt as desired.
10 - Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes or until fully set.
11 - Keep the finished cups refrigerated until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty pretzel crust keeps every bite lively, and the chocolate makes it feel like a real treat.
  • It&apost;s possible to prepare these ahead—so you're not stuck in the kitchen just before company arrives.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling the crust, the peanut butter filling sinks—learned that when rushing once.
  • Letting the chocolate cool just a bit before spooning prevents it from melting the peanut butter layer underneath.
03 -
  • Crushing pretzels in a freezer bag with a rolling pin keeps cleanup simple and quick.
  • Choose quality chocolate chips, as their flavor carries the whole dessert.
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