Reindeer Food – Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels Recipe
Delight in these festive Reindeer Food treats featuring crunchy peanut butter stuffed pretzels dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with pearl sugar. Perfect as a sweet holiday snack or to leave out for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups of chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 4 cups peanut butter stuffed pretzels
- 1/4 cup pearl sugar
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips gently using a double boiler method or in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Pretzels: Dip 4 to 5 peanut butter stuffed pretzels at a time into the melted chocolate. Using a fork, lift them out carefully to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Sprinkle Sugar: Place the dipped pretzels onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle pearl sugar over the chocolate while it is still wet to give a festive touch and added crunch.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to dry completely at room temperature, letting the coating harden and set perfectly.
- Store: Once dry, store the chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels in an airtight container in a cool place. These treats can also be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate chips for a smoother and richer coating.
- Be patient and melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning or seizing.
- Pearl sugar is optional but adds a festive crunch and decorative look.
- These treats can be gifted in decorative jars or bags for holiday celebrations.
- Ensure pretzels are peanut butter stuffed or filled to maintain this sweet and salty flavor combination.
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