_Adjusts apron with a smirk_
Ladies (and gentlemen), let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight snack that’s been getting me through those late-night work sessions. You know those moments when you’re craving something sweet and salty, but don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen? Well, honey, I’ve got just the thing for you – my No-Bake Nutella Pretzel Bites!
Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be making them every week. They’re perfect for work breaks, Netflix binges, or whenever your sweet tooth starts acting up (which, let’s be real, is pretty much always for me 😉).
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 cup Nutella
– 1½ cups crushed pretzels
– 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
– ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
– Sea salt for sprinkling
– Optional: dark chocolate for drizzling
Now, let’s get our hands dirty!
1. First, crush those pretzels like they’re your ex’s photos (kidding… sort of). You want them fine but not powdered.
1. Mix your softened cream cheese with Nutella until smooth. Pro tip: if your cream cheese isn’t soft enough, you’ll end up with lumps, and nobody wants that drama!
1. Fold in your crushed pretzels and chopped hazelnuts. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls.
1. Roll into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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1. Pop these babies in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
1. Optional but recommended: drizzle with melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt (because we’re fancy like that).
1. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
And voilà! You’ve got yourself a batch of heavenly bites that’ll make your midnight snacking dreams come true. They last up to a week in the fridge, but let’s be honest – they never make it past day two in my house!
The best part? These are totally customizable! Sometimes I swap the hazelnuts for almonds, or use white chocolate for drizzling. You do you, boo!
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a date with these pretzel bites and the latest episode of my favorite show. XOXO! 💋
