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Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Recipe

I make this chocolate peanut butter snack whenever that sweet-and-salty craving hits and I don't have the patience to bake anything. It genuinely takes me less time to decide what to watch on TV
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter and chocolate flavored spread — the creamy base that gives this snack its rich chocolatey peanut flavor
  • 2 cups mini pretzels — the salty crunch that balances all that sweetness go for the twist or stick shape, whichever you have
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips — a little extra chocolate on top never hurts and they add nice texture
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts — sprinkle these over the top for crunch and a boost of protein
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt optional — just a pinch really wakes up the sweetness

Method
 

  1. Scoop the peanut butter and chocolate flavored spread into a small bowl. I like to give it a quick stir first, since it can settle a bit at the bottom of the jar and needs loosening up before serving.
  2. Place the bowl of spread in the center of a serving board or plate. Surround it with the mini pretzels so people can grab and dip easily without needing extra plates or utensils.
  3. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts around the pretzels, or right into the bowl of spread if you want every bite to have a bit of crunch. A light dusting of flaky sea salt on top finishes it off nicely.
  4. This snack is best enjoyed right away while the pretzels are still crisp. Set it out and let everyone dip straight from the board, since it disappears fast once people get started.

Notes

  • I always let the spread sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, since it dips much smoother that way.
  • I like using a mix of pretzel shapes so there's more surface area to scoop up the spread.
  • I never skip the flaky salt, it makes the chocolate and peanut butter flavor stand out so much more.
  • I keep extra chocolate chips on hand in case I want to melt a small amount and drizzle it over the top for presentation.
  • I make a double batch of the spread bowl if I'm serving a crowd, since one bowl runs out faster than you'd expect.