Chocolate Peanut Sweeties Recipe

By Spookie

Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the salty crunch of pretzels. Now our kids have fun helping me make and eat these heavenly treats. -Gina Kintigh, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 60 miniature pretzels (about 3 cups)
• 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Details

Servings 30
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. Shape into 1-in. balls; press one on each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is set, about 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 5 dozen.