Homemade Take 5 Bites
If you love Take 5 candy bars, you are going to love this easy homemade version. No baking required and every bite is the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 72 pretzel snaps , 2 layers of 36
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk , if needed
- 11 ounce bag caramel squares , brachs or werthers
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 10-ounces chocolate chips or melting wafers , milk or semi-sweet
Instructions
- Line a a 18x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange 36 pretzels to cover the bottom.
- Combine peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix until combined until it comes together. Add milk if needed to thin. Roll into small balls. Then press on top of each pretzels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with water in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle caramel evenly over the top of the peanut butter filling.
- Place the remaining 36 pretzels on top, gently pressing them into the caramel layer. Chill for 45–60 minutes, until firm.
- Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Use a fork to dip each pretzel bite in chocolate and place back on parchment paper. Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Store these bites in a cool dry place at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen runs warm, pop them in the fridge and just let them sit out for a few minutes before eating so the caramel has a chance to soften back up.
