Description
These easy white chocolate pretzel clusters are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat. Made with just a few ingredients and no baking required, they’re perfect for holiday gifting, party trays, or quick homemade desserts. Ready in 20 minutes — no oven, no stress!
Ingredients
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2 cups mini pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces
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1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or almond bark (chopped if needed)
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½ cup roasted peanuts (optional)
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⅓ cup holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or M&Ms (optional)
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1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
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Prepare your work surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
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Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. (Add coconut oil if using.)
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Mix the clusters: Stir in pretzels and peanuts (if using) until fully coated.
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Scoop onto tray: Drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined tray.
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Decorate: Immediately top with sprinkles or candies before the chocolate sets.
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Set: Let clusters harden at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
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Serve or store: Store in an airtight container at room temp (or fridge) for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Swap peanuts for sunflower seeds or just use pretzels for a nut-free version.
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Almond bark melts more easily than white chocolate chips and works great for large batches.
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Add crushed peppermint for a festive holiday twist, or swap in themed candy colors for any celebration.
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This recipe is kid-friendly and perfect for holiday gift bags or cookie trays!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (microwave melting only)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg