CHOCOLATE PEANUT SWEETIES

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Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the salty crunch of pretzels. Now our kids have fun helping me make and eat these heavenly treats. -Gina Kintigh, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
60 miniature pretzels (about 3 cups)
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. Shape into 1-in. balls; press one on each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is set, about 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.