Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

I got this sweet little snack recipe from Mommy's Kitchen and love it. It is a kid pleasing treat that adults will like too. I find the salty, sweet, chocolatey combination irresistible - so addictive. You can also sprinkle the bites with holiday sprinkles if you want them to be more festive for Christmas goodie plates, Valentines treats, etc.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

2 cups powdered sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
small pretzels
1, 12 oz package chocolate almond bark

In the bowl of a mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, combine powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla. Beat until mixture comes together into a dough. Take 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture and roll into a ball. Press ball between 2 pretzels and place on a wax paper covered cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough (makes about 45 bites). When all the sandwiches are formed place the cookie sheet into the freezer for 45 minutes.

Before taking bites out of the freezer, melt almond bark according to package directions. Remove bites from freezer and dip half of the bites into the melted chocolate and place onto wax paper. Allow bites to set up completely. Store in an airtight container.