Peanut Butter Eggs Pretzel Cups (Printable View)

Salty pretzel crust and creamy peanut butter filling create rich chocolate cups perfect for festive celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until fully integrated.
03 - Distribute about 1 tablespoon of pretzel mixture into each liner. Compress firmly for a uniform crust.
04 - Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up crusts.
05 - Whip peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until creamy and smooth.
06 - Add approximately 1 tablespoon of filling to each chilled pretzel crust. Use a spoon to spread evenly.
07 - In a microwave-safe bowl, warm chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments, stirring between, until fully melted and glossy.
08 - Generously coat the peanut butter layer with melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
09 - Sprinkle colored decorations or flaky sea salt on top as desired.
10 - Transfer muffin tin to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until cups are fully set.
11 - Keep cups refrigerated until serving for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The salty-sweet balance will catch you off guard in the best way—trust me, it's addictive.
  • You can customize each cup for a crowd, plus they look impossibly cute holiday or not.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling, the layers might slide apart—a lesson I learned after my first batch ended up messy.
  • Using a heavier hand with chocolate made the topping too thick, so aim for a thin, even layer.
03 -
  • Gently tap the muffin tin after adding chocolate—this smooths out air pockets and sets a clean top.
  • Try mixing pretzel types (sticks and twists) for a crunchier crust—my favorite secret mix.
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