No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters

Salty, sweet, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying — these no-bake peanut butter pretzel clusters are the perfect bite-sized treat for snack time, parties, or even edible gifting. Best of all? They come together in minutes with no oven required!

Ingredients

2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into smaller pieces
1 cup creamy peanut butter (use natural or classic)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk — your choice)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, helps melt chocolate smoothly)
Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

1. Prepare a Tray

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside — this is where your clusters will set.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Base

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fully combined.
Gently fold in the broken pretzel pieces, making sure they’re evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.

3. Form the Clusters

Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet.
Press gently to shape them into small mounds or clusters.
Place the tray in the fridge or freezer for about 15–20 minutes to firm up.

4. Melt the Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using).
Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method).

5. Drizzle or Dip

Once the clusters are firm, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each one using a spoon.
For a thicker coating, you can dip the tops or even half of each cluster into the chocolate.

6. Garnish and Chill

Sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top of the chocolate while it’s still wet (optional, but elevates the flavor).
Return to the fridge for another 15–30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.

Tips & Variations

Texture Tip: Use a mix of crushed and whole pretzel pieces for extra crunch.
Make it nut-free: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter if desired.
Chocolate choices: Try white chocolate or dark chocolate for fun flavor twists.
Add-ins: Mini marshmallows, chopped peanuts, or dried cranberries can be folded into the mixture before shaping.
Storage: Keep clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.