Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites – and farewell, for now
It has been a crazy couple of weeks and I can’t believe how fast time has flown by! This summer will be gone before we know it! Sad news. I have decided that I need a break from blogging for a little while. Just for the rest of the summer. I am having a lot harder time adjusting to life with 3 kids than I ever imagined I would. I decided that they need to be my first priority and so I am going to take the pressure off of myself for the need to bake everyday and try to find time to blog about it. I will be back in September, so I hope you won’t forget about me. I could never abandon my blog forever. It has allowed me to be me, not just Mommy, Wife, Maid and so forth. It has opened my eyes to what I truly am passionate about and for that I don’t want to say goodbye forever. I just need to breath for a while and get my world in order. When I come back, I vow to be better than ever! So, for now, feel free to browse through the many recipes I have here and do come back! I will however be blogging for Cafe Zupas every Tuesday, so be sure to check it out every week. Thanks for your support friends!
I will leave you with a scrumptious snack though! I first saw these babies on Studio 5, here in Utah. They originally came from this blog. They are absolutely delicious, and super easy to make. You might want to make a double recipe, because they seem to disappear very quickly! See you in a couple of months!
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
makes about 45 sandwiches
1 cup of peanut butter (creamy works best)
2 Tbsp softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar (you may need more)
3/4 cup brown sugar (you may need more)
Pretzels (the waffle shaped ones)
1 bag good quality chocolate (I like milk)
Using a mixer, combine peanut butter and softened butter and beat until smooth. Add the sugars and stir to combine. At this point if the filling will roll easily into balls without sticking to your hands you’re ready to go. If not, add more sugar ( a little bit of each) until you reach a consistency that is easy to roll. Use a teaspoon measure to scoop the filling. Roll each portion into a small ball and set on a cookie sheet. I like to roll all the balls and then sandwich them between two whole pretzels. When all the balls are rolled and successfully sandwiched, stick the whole tray in the freezer for about half an hour.
Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Remove the pretzel sandwiches from the freezer and quickly dip each half-way into the melted chocolate. When all are dipped, return the tray to the freezer to set up completely. Store the sandwiches in the refrigerator until serving time.
Baked on July 14, 2009 | Recipe Card: Cafe Zupas Blog, chocolate, desserts, no bake desserts, snacks | 25 Bites 
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Take a break! I’ve been feeling the same way with my blog (six days a week for over 1 1/2 years) lately. We’ll be here when you come back
Dont worry girl..I dont think we are going any where. I am about to go on a summer blog break as well!
I understand you wanting to spend more time with your kids…3 is definitely more work, fun, and time! My kids are older; enjoy them while they are young. Thanks for leaving us with a sweet recipe to enjoy until you come back!
Yum to the pretzel goodies. Have a great rest of the summer!
We’ll miss you, but at the same time think we can all understand where you’re coming from. The pretzels look to die for (I LOVE anything peanut butter and chocolate)! I will be checking out your deliciousness every Tuesday. Have a wonderful summer and I will definitely be back to see you in the fall!
I know my world is crazy with two kiddos. : ) Enjoy your summer. I don’t think we food bloggers are going anywhere. LOL
Yes, definitely enjoy your break! I don’t know how you do it with three kids! I’m only on my first and it can be overwhelming. (One kid probably sounds like a dream to you!) Enjoy the time off, and I’ll keep you in my reader for when you return. Best wishes!
Your children should definitely be your #1 priority. You’ll be in my google reader so I’ll know when you’re back. Have a fun break and enjoy those kids!
I just found your blog and now you’re taking a break? I can totally see why- you have to be mommy first!
I wanted to give you another variation of these babies – with adding CHOCOLATE in the middle! Bake one row of the square pretzels on a baking sheet with one hershey kiss for three minutes. Remove from the oven and place another pretzel on top. Allow to cool, freeze for a few minutes and then dip in chocolate as your directions say. Yum!
Relax and enjoy your children. You have been impressive and I could not believe you were doing the blog with two children and being pregnant. I am still trying you recipes that are in your archives, so I will gladly wait until you are back and wish you good luck with your family. I will read Cafe Zupas until then.
I will miss looking at your blog everyday to see where your creative mind took you. I love trying new things with you and being able to watch you grow. I know cooking is your passion and you are so good at it. Being a mom is more important right now and you are doing a great job at that as well. You are a wonderful daughter. I love you. Mom
I totally understand – I have a hard time keeping up with 1, I don’t know how you do it with 3!! I have you in my reader so I’ll know when you are back!
Those pretzels are so cute. Have a great summer. When my three kids were young I did invest my time 100% for them. Take care.
Take a break family always should come first we all have to have one from the computer from time to time. It does us good to relax.
Hope things get easier for you soon you will adjust to your new life
Have a great summer and these look amazing YUM
Best wishes to you and your family. It is so hard to find the time to blog regularly when the kids are little and definitely take up all your time. I know exactly how you feel so good luck to you and hope to see you back when you are ready. Take care.
I wish you the best over your break. I always enjoy reading about all the delcious food you make. You will never regret a single moment you give to your family. I hope to read more from you in the future- when life settles down for you a bit.
I applaud you making your family a priority. They are forever, not a blog. Good luck!
My daughter and I made those today. They are so yummy and easy to make
Congrats with the new baby, and take care of yourself! We’ll be waiting for you in September!
What a fun looking treat! I’ll keep you in my reader so I can see when you come back. Take care of yourself and Sept will be here as soon as you turn around!
this is my first visit here and m loving every bit of this beautiful and informative blog.. keep up the great work!! cheers!!
How beautiful your photos! Everything looks delicious and the newest chef is so cute, so lovely!
I loved these treats!
Wow, do those look incredible or what?! I can’t wait to chow down on these next time I have guests over.
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Just made these and they are AWESOME!