Peanut Butter Eggs Pretzel Chocolate (Printable)

Crunchy pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate create perfect sweet-and-salty Easter treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 1 cup salted pretzels, finely crushed
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Peanut Butter Filling

04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Topping

08 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

→ Optional Decoration

10 - Colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well-mixed.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of pretzel mixture into each muffin liner. Press firmly to create an even base.
04 - Place muffin tray in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the crusts.
05 - In another bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
06 - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter filling onto each chilled pretzel crust. Smooth gently with a spoon.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
08 - Cover the peanut butter layer in each cup with melted chocolate, using a spoon to spread evenly.
09 - Sprinkle colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt over each cup, if desired.
10 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or until the cups have fully set.
11 - Keep the chocolate cups refrigerated until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Salty pretzel crust is a secret weapon that balances the sweetness perfectly.
  • You can make them ahead and they're always a hit at gatherings.
02 -
  • Never rush the chilling step—having impatiently skipped it once, I ended up with a sticky mess instead of neat cups.
  • Switching out the chocolate for dark chocolate elevated the whole treat and now that's my go-to move for grown-up parties.
03 -
  • Line the muffin pan carefully to avoid spills—shaky fingers taught me that neatness counts.
  • Melting chocolate slowly, never rushing, keeps it shiny and clump-free.
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