These Best Recipe for Cheez-It Peanut Butter and Chocolate will blow your mind if you enjoy the ideal mix of sweet and savory!
Try this: crispy, cheese-based Chezz-It crumbs sandwiching a creamy peanut butter filling, then coated in molten chocolate and covered with sea salt. The perfect no-bake dessert that comes together in just 30 minutes a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, and utterly addicting!
These bite-sized treats will suit every need, from a late-night chocolate fix to a fun party treat to a quick snack.
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Why This Recipe Will Make You Loveable
✔ Sweet & Salty Perfection: Chocolate, peanut butter, and cheese crackers are amazing.
✔ Super Easy to Make: Dip, chill, and enjoy no baking needed!
✔ Great for Snacking & Sharing; ideal for game evenings, movie marathons, or gift-giving; customizable with dark, milk, or even white chocolate.
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly: Stow in the refrigerator for a week of blissful nibbling.
For more creative baking inspiration, check out Healthy Baking Recipes filled with fun dessert ideas.
Ingredients: All you need to create these crispy, peanut buttery, chocolatey nibbles is these:
For the bites, this snack’s crispy, cheesy base is
- Cheez-it crackers (one cup).
- Creamy peanut butter is the perfect rich and nutty filling ( ½ cup).
For the coating of chocolate:
- ½ cup dark or milk chocolate chips; melt using your preferred method.
- One tsp of coconut oil smooths the chocolate and makes the coating simpler.
- One tablespoon of optional honey gives a bit of additional sweet taste.
For the garnish,
sea salt (¼ tsp) accentuates every taste.
👉 The complete ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card below!
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Recipe for Cheez-It Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
First step: compile the bites.
Parchment paper lines a baking sheet.
On one Cheez-It cracker, spread peanut butter, then sandwich it with another.
Continue until all of the crackers are gone.
Second: Melt the Chocolate
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil at 30-second intervals in a microwave-safe basin, stirring until smooth.
The third step is to dip and coat.
Slice each Cheez-It sandwich loaded with peanut butter into molten chocolate.
Depending on your taste, coat it halfway or totally.
Spoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Over the top, toss a little sea salt.
Step 4: Cool & Set
Chill till the chocolate sets, 15 to 20 minutes.
The fifth step is enjoyment.
Present immediately; keep an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
For a fun party snack, serve these bites alongside Mini Chicken Pot Pies for a mix of savory and sweet flavors.
Pro Advice for Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheez-It Bites
✔ Use Good Quality Chocolate: Taste and texture vary greatly.
✔ Chill Before Dipping: Pop the sandwiches in the refrigerator for five minutes should your peanut butter be overly soft. Then dip.
✔ Go for the Full Dip! : coat the whole cracker sandwich if you enjoy more chocolate.
✔ Make It Crunchier : Add chopped peanuts or crumbled pretzels before the chocolate hardens!
✔ Try Different Nut Butter: Replace almond or cashew butter with a fresh spin peanut butter.
How should one present and pair these bites?
🍫 The best sweet and salted mix is a Glass of Milk.
☚ A nice afternoon pick-me-up is Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
🌟 Fresh Fruit – Present with apple slices or strawberries for contrast.
😊 🍿 For a great snack combination, toss them with popcorn and almonds as a Movie Night Snack!
Bonus Idea
Fantastic! Top ice cream with these.
Make Ahead and Organization and Storage
Managing Leftovers
Refrigerated in an airtight container, keep for up to one week.
Freezing:
Freeze for up to three months; defrost right before eating!
Reheating
They are not needed; eat them straight from the refrigerator.
Frequencies of Askquest
Is it possible to use another cracker?
Indeed! For another variation, try pretzels or Ritz crackers.
Which chocolate would be most appropriate?
While milk chocolate is sweeter use whatever you like dark chocolate offers a strong contrast!
Is crunchy peanut butter something I could use?
Of course! It gives still more texture and grit.
How can I prevent the melting of the chocolate?
Particularly in warm weather, keep them refrigerated.
Conclusion
These Cheez-it peanut butter chocolate bits are crunchy, sweet, salty, and addicting. They will be rather popular whether you create them for a party, a snack, or just because you adore chocolate!
So bake a batch ahead and savor every last mouthful! 🧀🍫✨.
Happy and enjoyable munching! 😊
Cheez-It Peanut Butter and Chocolate Snack Bites
Ingredients
- 24 Cheez-It crackers
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter to help melt the chocolate
- 1/4 tsp sea salt optional, for extra flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Peanut Butter Filling
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and honey until smooth.
Step 2: Assemble the Sandwich Bites
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter onto a Cheez-It cracker.
- Place another Cheez-It on top, pressing gently to make a sandwich.
Step 3: Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
Step 4: Dip in Chocolate
- Using a fork, dip each Cheez-It peanut butter sandwich into the melted chocolate.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with sea salt (optional).
Step 5: Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Prefer white chocolate? Swap semi-sweet chocolate for white chocolate chips.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.