Crunchy, Chewy, Candy & Salty Clusters

I make my S’mores Clusters on a regular basis—they’re such a scrumptious little deal with. Just lately, I made a decision to combine issues up and check out a brand new model: Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Clusters and WOW! They’re unimaginable!

If you happen to’re craving a fast, no-bake snack that’s the best mix of candy, salty, crunchy, and chewy, these clusters are the proper alternative!

I really like that they’re made with primary pantry staples and require minimal effort. However one of the best a part of these little treats are the flavour and textures: salty pretzels, creamy peanut butter, chewy dates, all coated in wealthy chocolate with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. The mixture is AMAZING!

And as a bonus, these peanut butter clusters make an important Easter or springtime deal with while you add a festive twist with my favourite Cadbury mini eggs to make the CUTEST clusters that appear like chook’s nest.

I take advantage of semisweet chocolate chips, however darkish or milk chocolate will work too! Add a bit of contact of coconut oil so the clusters are tremendous shiny and arrange properly. If you happen to don’t have coconut oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil will work too!

Now let’s speak concerning the dates. A few of you is likely to be questioning the addition of dates, however belief me, they’re SO good! They add pure sweetness and a chewy texture, that balances out the crunch of the pretzels. Additionally they give the clusters a wealthy, caramel-like taste whereas serving to to bind every thing collectively. Medjool dates are my favourite, give them an opportunity!

The best way to Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Clusters

Okay, let’s do that! Begin by melting the chocolate. I do that within the microwave, however the stovetop will work too!

As soon as the chocolate is melted and clean, add the peanut butter and a splash of vanilla extract. Stir till properly mixed.

Add the chopped pretzels and dates to the chocolate peanut butter combination. If you happen to want the recipe to be gluten-free, you need to use gluten-free pretzels.

Stir till the pretzels and dates are properly coated in chocolate. Go forward, give the combination a bit of style. SEE…I informed you the combo labored! It’s nearly TOO good:)

Utilizing a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out small parts of the combination and drop them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You’ll be able to form them into tough clusters, however they don’t have to be good! The children might help with this step, it’s okay if they appear rustic.

Sprinkle the clusters with a bit of flaky sea salt, the proper crowning glory!

Place the clusters within the fridge for about 1 hour or till the chocolate is ready and the clusters are agency. You can even freeze them for 20 to half-hour to hurry up the method.

And now for some FUN! For Easter and spring, it’s straightforward to provide these clusters a seasonal spin! You’ll be able to simply flip the clusters into lovely chook’s nests.

Merely form the clusters into small “nests” on the baking sheet, making a bit of indentation within the middle to imitate a chook’s nest. High every nest with just a few Cadbury mini eggs (or your sweet of alternative) to finish the look. Chill to allow them to arrange!

They’re SO SO cute…and scrumptious too! You understand I really like an opportunity to make use of my favourite Cadbury eggs (strive my cookies, blondies, and brownies too).

Common clusters or nests, you may’t go flawed with these scrumptious little treats! They’re a enjoyable to make, enjoyable to eat, and everybody loves them!

I really like holding a stash within the freezer so I all the time have a candy deal with readily available! They all the time hit the spot!

Desserts

Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters Recipe

These clusters are a pleasant mixture of creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and chewy dates, all wrapped in wealthy chocolate. Topped with flaky sea salt, they provide the proper steadiness of candy and salty in each chunk. High them with Cadbury mini eggs to make cute little nests for a festive Easter deal with!

• 2 cups chopped pretzels
• 1 cup chopped medjool dates
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup creamy pure peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
• Cadbury mini eggs, if you wish to make nests

Storing: Retailer the clusters within the fridge for as much as 2 weeks or freeze for as much as 3 months. 
Dates: I take advantage of pitted medjool dates. In case your dates aren’t pitted, take away the pit after which chop them up. 
Variations: You need to use semisweet, milk, or darkish chocolate chips. I take advantage of pure creamy peanut butter, however business peanut butter will work. 

Energy: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 5g, Fats: 11g, Saturated Fats: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 5g, Trans Fats: 0.02g, Ldl cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 277mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 27IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 2mg

Key phrases chocolate, dates, peanut butter, pretzels

Have you ever tried this recipe?

Depart a remark beneath and share a photograph on Instagram. Tag @twopeasandpod and hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod

Extra Straightforward No-Bake Treats