No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters

Sweet, salty, and ridiculously easy, these crunchy, creamy clusters come together in minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or satisfying a sweet tooth.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Makes: 18–24 clusters

Ingredients

• 2 cups (100g) mini pretzel twists, roughly crushed (not too fine)

• 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup (180g) peanut butter chips (or butterscotch chips)

• ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter (not natural/oily style)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

1. Prep Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

2. Crush Pretzels: Place pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin into small pieces and crumbs (keep some texture).

3. Melt Together: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until completely smooth (about 1½–2 minutes total). Stir in vanilla.

4. Combine: Pour crushed pretzels into the melted mixture and stir until evenly coated.

5. Form Clusters: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.

6. Chill: Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Tips & Variations

• Keep Texture: Don’t over-crush the pretzels—you want chunks for crunch.

• Double Boiler Option: Melt ingredients over a pot of simmering water if avoiding a microwave.

• Add-Ins: Stir in ¼ cup roasted peanuts, Rice Krispies, or mini marshmallows.

• Flavor Twists: Use white chocolate chips and almond butter for a different profile.

• Gifting: Package in decorative bags or boxes—they travel well and stay firm.