Thin crispy pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark then sprinkled with crushed candy canes to make this yule time treat.  Peppermint bark pretzels are amazingly delicious are certain to make any gathering festive.  These little pretzel candies are also the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platters and gift baskets.  Great gift idea for neighbors and teachers, and don’t forget to leave a few out for Santa.

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Peppermint Bark Pretzels

An easy to make holiday classic treat, thin crisp pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark and topped with bits of candy cane. Three favorite flavors in one festive bite. Perfect gift idea for those holiday gift baskets too.

Course Candy

Cuisine American

Keyword Holiday Candy, Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 36

Author Christoph

Ingredients

• 12 ounces almond bark rough chopped and melted
• 1 bag pretzel crisps original flavor
• 4 peppermint candy canes crushed

Instructions

• Heat almond bark in a double boiler until smooth
• Dip pretzels one at a time in the melted almond bark turning to coat. Remove with a fork and tap off extra melted candy. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
• Allow to set up before removing from wax paper.
• Place in a sealed storage container in a cool location.

Notes

If almond bark becomes too thick, place back over the double boiler to warm.

Depending on the number of pretzels you dip you may need more or less almond bark.

And don’t forget about our Classic Almond Bark Pretzels, they are just as delicious and easy-to-make!

Peanut butter and chocolate have long been a favorite of many people. There is just something magical about how the creamy smooth flavor of the peanut butter works with the dark rich taste of chocolate. No-bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pretzel Bites also give another favorite, the pretzel, a whole new purpose. Easy to prepare in about thirty minutes, these bite sized treats are perfect for just about any occasion. Could be these little gems would be a welcome gift from the Easter Bunny this weekend!

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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Peanut butter and chocolate treats with a salty crunch. Perfect for the holidays or gift giving.

Course Candy, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 60 Candies

Author Christoph

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 bag waffle pretzels
• 1 semi-sweet Bakers Chocolate Bar or chocolate melting chips

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
• Mix together the peanut butter and butter. Add the sugars and mix into a thick dough. Add more powdered sugar if needed. Place peanut butter mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set.
• Arrange a single layer of pretzels on the baking sheet. Roll about a 3/4″ size ball of the peanut butter dough between the palms of your hands and place on the pretzels (I used a melon baller to scoop a uniform amount of dough). Cover the dough with another pretzel and lightly press to create a small sandwich.
• Place the little sandwiches in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate for dipping. Temper the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip the pretzel bites half-way into the melted chocolate and return them to the parchment lined sheet to set.
• The chocolate will harden in about 20 minutes. Store the treats in a tightly closed container in the fridge for up to a week, however I seriously doubt there is any chance they will be around that long!

Notes

If your peanut butter dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar. This recipe makes about 60 pretzel bites.

I think that sometimes we all under-estimate the power of simple. We like to dazzle our families and friends with amazing and elaborate dishes and treats, showcasing our culinary abilities, especially this time of year. Our holiday baking lists sometimes overlook many of our favorite things for being too plain and boring, or get crossed off as something that everyone sees in the store. There is a reason that certain items appear on every shelf around Christmas. People love them and they sell. But things from the store are never as good as the ones made with the love that caring hands can deliver, and almond bark pretzels are one of these items. You have enough things on your plate that will require a lot of attention, so don’t eliminate some of everyone’s favorite treats because it seems as though they don’t require enough effort. Many times less is more, and simple is quite often pure delightful. Remember the brown paper packages tied up with strings………………I hear you singing!

Tip: Set up a “sprinkle station”. Place your sprinkles in a small bowl and then position a larger bowl next to it. Hold the dipped pretzel over the larger bowl and add sprinkles. The bowl will catch the ones that do not stick, and you can pour them back and use them again. 

These pretzels are always a hit at a cocktail party, and they also make a great gift that pretty much everyone loves. Dipped pretzels also make a great “filler” for holiday trays of goodies for those of you that have teachers or co-workers to think about.

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Almond Bark Pretzels

A combination of salty and sweet, this holiday classic is so simple to make, and always a hit.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 72 Pretzels

Ingredients

• almond bark
• pretzels
• sprinkles

Instructions

• Melt the almond bark in the top of a double boiler. You can also melt the almond bark in the microwave the same way you would temper chocolate if you prefer. If you do not have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a stainless steel bowl on top of a sauce pan of water.
• Pour your pretzels into a bowl to make them easy to grab. Holding the ear of a pretzel dip it into the almond bark, shake off the extra, and add sprinkles. Place pretzel on a sheet of wax paper to set up.

Notes

You can make as many or as few as you like.  

Almond bark is not white chocolate. It is a vanilla flavored candy coating made from vegetable fats and contains no cocoa butter (fewer calories too). It is also extremely easy to work with compared to chocolate. Set up a "sprinkle station".

Place your sprinkles in a small bowl and then position a larger bowl next to it. Hold the dipped pretzel over the larger bowl and add sprinkles. The bowl will catch the ones that do not stick, and you can pour them back and use them again.