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May 5, 2014 By Emily 18 Comments

Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Bonbons

Filed Under: candy, dessert, easy Tagged With: chocolate, cream cheese, no bake, peanut butter, pretzel, sweets

Happy Monday / Cinco de Mayo / less than one week ’til Mothers Day! Whew, that was a mouth full. But seriously, today is the May Chocolate Party reveal day and I am excited to be sharing these Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Bonbons.

PB Pretzel Bonbons | It Bakes Me Happy

These bonbons are the perfect combination of sweet, salty and crunchy, plus they make a perfect treat to share with mom for Mother’s Day. As I was looking for ideas of what to make that was chocolate and peanut butter, I came across this recipe on Ghirardellli’s website last week. I have made a lot of chocolate and peanut butter here on the blog over the last few years, but not bonbons, so I just had to have them.

My hubby is a huge peanut butter fan, especially chocolate and peanut butter and he just loved these bonbons. I especially enjoyed the added crunch of the pretzels with the smooth sweet peanut butter filling. I guess if I had to describe these I would say they are like Buckeye candies on steroids. Chopped peanut butter cups, pretzels and peanut butter all rolled into one delicious bite and coated in chocolate… yes please!

Whether you make these for yourself, a friend or even your mom, I hope you’ll enjoy these Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Bonbons!

PB Pretzel Bonbons | It Bakes Me Happy

PB Pretzel Bonbons | It Bakes Me Happy
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Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Bonbons

Prep 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Author Emily

Yield 36 Bonbons

Ingredients

  • 1 c peanut butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c small peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1/2 c crushed pretzels
  • 12 oz melting chocolate

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and cream cheese and microwave uncovered on high for 30 seconds,until slightly softened.
  3. Stirring the mixture, then add the powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
  4. Add the peanut butter cups and pretzels and stir to combine.
  5. Scoop the mixture and shape into 1-inch balls.
  6. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, cover and freeze for 15 minutes, until firm.
  7. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions, stir until smooth.
  8. If the chocolate isn't completely melted, continue to microwave at 15 second intervals and stir until smooth.
  9. Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate using a fork and allow the excess to drip back into bowl.
  10. Place the coated balls back on the baking sheet and chill for an additional 30 minutes.
  11. Serve chilled, store any remaining bonbons in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

recipe adapted from Peanut Butter-Pretzel Bonbons by Ghirardelli Chocolate

Courses candy, dessert

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Comments

  1. Cindy Eikenberg says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Hi Emily! These sound like a perfect and decadent little treat – love adding the pretzels with the peanut butter! Thanks for sharing and pinning! Hope you have a happy Monday!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 5, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thank you Cindy, happy Monday to you too!

      Reply
  2. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Oh yum, I’d have a hard time just eating one they look delicious.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 5, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Ha ha Laura, I did have a hard time not eating them all!

      Reply
  3. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I’m pretty sure I would probably hide the entire batch and eat it all myself! Peanut butter + chocolate + pretzel = the best combination ever. I’m definitely going to make these soon! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 5, 2014 at 10:43 am

      You crack me up Ashley, thank you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    These bonbons look so scrumptious, Emily!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 6, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Denise, I hope you’ll try them soon!

      Reply
  5. Emily @ Life on Food says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    These are yummy little treats. I can never get enough peanut butter and chocolate.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 6, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you Emily 🙂

      Reply
  6. GourmetGetaways says

    May 8, 2014 at 2:02 am

    These look so tasty, reading down he ingredient list I am sure they would be so delicious!! Well done on the challenge!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 8, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you Julie, I hope you like them as much as we do!

      Reply
  7. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    This is one of my absolutely favorite flavor combos- peanut butter, chocolate, & pretzels! 🙂 Yum, Emily!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 11, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Carrie, you will love them!

      Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    These little bon bons have danger written all over them. I could eat the whole recipe, love the sweet and salty aspect!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 11, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      True story Suzanne, they are dangerous! I am tempting anyone who walks in my front door 🙂

      Reply
  9. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Buckeye candies on steroids!! Love the description of these truffles! Thanks for joining our party again this month Emily

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 19, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      ha ha, thanks for hosting each month Roxana, I had a lot of fun making and eating them!

      Reply

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