Love chocolate and peanut butter? This Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark is perfect to satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, this chocolate bark with pretzels is great for the holidays or anytime you’re craving a salty sweet snack.
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If you love chocolate and peanut butter, then this crunchy, salty sweet snack is for you. Easily made with your microwave, and a couple simple kitchen tools, this pretzel bark recipe comes together easily.
Ideal for the holidays when you’re looking for an easy Christmas candy idea, this chocolate bark with pretzels is fantastic for sharing with friends, family and coworkers.
Package it up in a pretty gift container, or simply share on one large platter. Great for pairing with other Christmas cookies and candies for a cookie exchange, too!
What do I need to make chocolate bark with pretzels?
Here’s a quick reference check list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this candy bark recipe:
- Chocolate Candi Quick – this is found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. You could also use chocolate melting wafers as an alternative.
- Peanut Butter Chips – found near the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips are a fantastic way to add peanut butter flavor to the bark.
- Coconut oil or Shortening – I like to use unflavored coconut oil, as it doesn’t add any coconut flavor. You could also use a shortening, like Crisco.
- Salted Peanuts – a great way to add some salty crunch to the bark.
- Mini Pretzel Twists – these add some additional crunch and also make the bark look attractive when broken into pieces.
- Mini Peanut Butter Cups – this mini cups are found in the candy aisle. The smallest of all Reese’s cups, these mini cups are approximately 1 cm in diameter. A great size for this bark. If you cannot find mini cups, using a other Reese’s cups that have been cut into pieces is a good option.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
How do I make pretzel bark?
Start by lining a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. This ensures the chocolate won’t stick to the pan, and can be easily broken into pieces.
Melt the chocolate candi coating in the microwave. Also melt the peanut butter chips along with the coconut oil (or shortening.)
First, spread the chocolate coating onto the lined baking sheet. Then over the top of the chocolate, add the melted peanut butter chips. Swirl together, but don’t completely combine.
Working quickly, add on the peanuts, pretzels and peanut butter cups.
Place the pan with the bar into the freezer to let it cool and harden. Once completely firm, you can then break the bark into pieces. It is ready to enjoy.
How do I store chocolate bark?
Chocolate bark can be stored at room temperature. Store it in a resealable container, so the pretzels stay crisp and don’t become stale. The bark will keep at room temperature for up to 7 days.
The pretzel bark can also be frozen. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Kept frozen, the bark will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
When ready to defrost, let the bark come to room temperature for 2-3 hours before serving.
This bark is wonderful for about any occasion! Â Fantastic for watching the big game, enjoying with friends and family during movie night, or and great for serving during the holidays. Be sure to check out our Christmas Chocolate Bark, which is great for the holidays!
Love Chocolate and Peanut Butter Treats? Check out some of our other recipe ideas:
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
- Reese’s Pieces Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
- Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Dipped Ritz Cracker Cookies
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Vanilla Fudge Recipe
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark
Equipment
- Sheet Pan Fantastic for Christmas cookie and candy making!
- Icing Spatula This 3-piece Icing spatula set by Wilton is great for frosting, and ideal for spreading chocolate evenly.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz. pkg.) Chocolate Candy Quik
- 1 (10 oz. pkg.) Peanut Butter Chips about 1 2/3 cup
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
- 1 1/2 cup pretzel twists or any other type of pretzel
- 2/3 cup salted peanuts
- 2/3 cup mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Set aside. Set out the pretzels, peanuts and peanut butter cups, so they are ready to go when you need them.
- In the microwave, melt the chocolate candy quik according to package directions. (If using this product, it will come in a microwave-safe melting tray. This works well.)
- In a separate microwave safe bowl, add the oil (or shortening) to the peanut butter chips, and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and heat on 30 second increments until completely melted and smooth.
- Immediately spread the chocolate onto the pan into a large rectangle, about 1/4" thick. Pour the melted peanut butter chips over the top of the chocolate, and using a spatula, swirl the two together.
- Working quickly, sprinkle on the pretzels, peanuts and peanut butter chips. Freeze for about 20 minutes for the bark to set and harden.
- Break into snack sized pieces. Enjoy!
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I need a bowl of this pretzel bark right now, Erin!
Oh my goodness, how good does this look!!!!! LOVE the addition of the pretzels, the sweet/salty combination sounds soooo good!
Aw man…the only way I can eat french fries is to dip them in a milkshake. So this recipe sounds like sweet and salty heaven to my tastebuds right now…*drool. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Need to make this asap.
We love making bark and this one looks divine! Peanut butter, chocolate and pretzels make for the perfect combination!
I love the salty sweet combination – this looks so good! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!