As a kid I always looked forward to Easter and the wonderful candy treats I would find waiting in my Easter basket. A chocolate bunny was a must, some pastel speckled eggs, some malted milk eggs, and those marshmallow chicks and bunnies. Can’t forget those.
When I became a little too old for the Easter Bunny, we would just head out as a family and pick-up Easter treats to fill my basket. But honestly, I think it was a great excuse for my parents to pick out the candy they wanted because my dad was always insistent on me needing a bag of marshmallow eggs. Those always got opened and eaten on the way home and few of them ever made it to the basket.
As an adult, I still enjoy the fun, whimsical treats of Easter but instead of going for the store-bought, I prefer to make my own. Since I’ve been on a recent kick of peanut butter, chocolate and pretzels, I decided the perfect treat for this Easter would be White Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark. It is super easy, whimsical, and most importantly-it’s delicious! It has just that little bit of salt that pairs oh so perfectly with the creamy white chocolate and peanut butter.
This one will please both young and old alike. And much like hiding those eggs, you may want to hide some of this just for yourself!
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark
12 oz. Dove Chocolate Discoveries™ Chef Series White Chocolate
1 Cup Coarsely Crushed Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
½ Cup Coarsely Crushed Pretzel Pieces
¼ Cup Dove Chocolate Discoveries™ Peanut Butter Filled Baking Bits
Pretzel M&M’s in Pastel Colors
Heat chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals (stirring after each 20 seconds) until smooth. Do not heat for more than 20 seconds at a time as it can scorch! Line parchment paper with cookies and pretzel pieces making a roughly a 9x9 square. Pour melted chocolate over cookie/pretzel mixture and using a small spatula, carefully spread until smooth. Add M&M’s and peanut butter bits and lightly press them into the chocolate. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Break into bark and enjoy!
