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Dessert Nachos

Author:Jennifer Stewart Hours Published: Hours Updated:

Dessert Nachos are a new twist on a favorite savory snack food. Salty pretzel twists are used as chips and topped with nutty peanut butter, creamy marshmallow, sweet chocolate chips, and buttery toasted pecans.

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hand pulling a pretzel covered in marshmallow

Dessert Nachos

Did you ever think that you would change the humble pretzel? Let me tell you how I did with pretzel dessert nachos!

My oldest son never met a soft pretzel he didn’t love. My son prefers a small stick pretzel that he can lick all the salt off of.

I could see that the tiny pretzel twist is roughly the same size as a chip. A light bulb went off in my dark brain.

What do I like to eat with a pretzel? Peanut butter! I also like to dip my pretzel sticks in chocolate.

You know those pretzel rods that are dipped in chocolate and sprinkles? Fun right?!? Those were also an inspiration to me when making these pretzel dessert nachos.

Make these pretzel hugs for more dessert finger food fun!

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pretzel dessert nachos on parchment paper

Ingredients Needed

  • pretzels
  • peanut butter sauce
  • marshmallow cream
  • mini chocolate chips
  • toasted pecans

There are lots of other toppings you can add to these as well!

Toppings

Nuts: almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, peanuts

Fruit: strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries

Sauces: caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, chocolate syrup

Toppings: powdered sugar, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar mixture, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, graham crackers

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pretzels on parchment paper
start with pretzels
pretzels and marshmallow on parchment paper
add marshmallow cream
pretzels, marshmallow, and peanut butter on parchment paper
drizzle with peanut butter
pretzel nachos on parchment paper
top with mini chocolate chips
dessert pretzels on parchment paper
sprinkle with pecans
pretzel dessert nachos on parchment paper
enjoy!

How to Make Dessert Nachos

First: Spread the pretzels out on parchment paper.

Second: Drizzle with marshmallow cream, covering as many pretzels as possible.

Third: Drizzle with warm peanut butter.

Fourth: Top with mini chocolate chips and toasted pecans. Serve and enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

hand pulling a pretzel covered in marshmallow and peanut butter

I wanted them to look like traditional nachos so marshmallow was the way to go.

To make it spread easier, I just put some in an icing piping bag, or a zip top bag, heat up for 15 seconds in the microwave and piped it over the top.  

You can also just heat it up in the jar and pour that way. Piping helped me ensure total coverage. Who likes to get a nacho chip with no toppings? NO ONE!

Look at that marshmallow stretch! Anywhere you grab a nacho you will get some gooey toppings!

overhead picture of pretzel dessert nachos

Tapas Tips & Tricks

  • Place the peanut butter in a squeezable bag for easy drizzling.
  • A frosting bag works best for marshmallow cream.
  • Have all your ingredients chopped/bagged and ready to go when you start putting them together.
  • You can heat the peanut butter in the jar and then drizzle with a spoon if you don’t have a bag.
  • Prep the baking sheets with non-stick foil or parchment paper.

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collage of pretzel nachos

Make these pretzel dessert nachos for a kid’s slumber or birthday party, game day, fun movie night in, or as light dessert at a shower or brunch!

square picture of dessert nachos on a white plate

Pretzel Dessert Nachos

Pretzel Dessert Nachos are a new twist on a savory favorite. Salty pretzels used as chips and topped with peanut butter, marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, and buttery toasted pecans.
4.55 from 11 votes
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Course: Snacks to Share
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 1g
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups salted mini pretzels
  • 2 cups marshmallow cream warmed
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter warmed
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup Buttery Toasted Pecans

Instructions

  • Grab a tray and line with foil or parchment paper.
  • Spread out your pretzels.
  • Squeeze or pour your warm and melty marshmallow fluff to cover the pretzels.
  • Top with warm peanut butter.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Top with chopped pecans.
  • Share with friends!

Video

Notes

  • Place the peanut butter in a squeezable bag for easy drizzling.
  • A frosting bag works best for marshmallow cream.
  • Have all your ingredients chopped/bagged and ready to go when you start putting them together.
  • You can heat the peanut butter in the jar and then drizzle with a spoon if you don’t have a bag.
  • Prep the baking sheets with non-stick foil or parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g

Easy Appetizers

{originally published 06/14/16 – updated notes & photos 09/09/20}

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34 Comments

  1. I’m bringing them tonight to a get together with old friends and so super excited!!! Thank you so much! I’m a cook not a baker I was so stressed when asked to bring a dessert until I found this recipe!!! ❤️

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  2. I am already so addicted to pretzels and these look awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe Sunday this week. Now I have to go satisfy my chocolate cravings.
    Thank you for sharing
    Have a nice day!

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  9. 5 stars
    Jennifer, this recipe is too much fun! And by that I mean, SO much fun!! I love that your whole family loves so many different kinds of pretzels. Plus, pretzel dessert nachos: SUCH a fantastic and creative idea! Perfect for this summer heat, when none of us want to turn on that hot oven. Plus, the buttery toasted pecans definitely take these dessert nachos to the next level. Love it!

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    1. Thank you, Demeter! I love “cooler” nachos, in all sense of the word! Those pecans put them over the top for sure! I love finding way to keep using them since I have bags and bags of them. Pecans are seasonal here and love to get them local and then freeze them. They are great for pies too!

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  10. 5 stars
    Jennifer, this recipe is too much fun! And by that I mean, SO much fun!! I love that your whole family loves so many different kinds of pretzels. Plus, pretzel dessert nachos: SUCH a fantastic and creative idea! Perfect for this summer heat, when none of us want to turn on that hot oven. Plus, the buttery toasted pecans definitely take these dessert nachos to the next level. Love it!

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  11. 5 stars
    Jennifer, this recipe is too much fun! And by that I mean, SO much fun!! I love that your whole family loves so many different kinds of pretzels. Plus, pretzel dessert nachos: SUCH a fantastic and creative idea! Perfect for this summer heat, when none of us want to turn on that hot oven. Plus, the buttery toasted pecans definitely take these dessert nachos to the next level. Love it!

    Reply

  13. I am already so addicted to pretzels and these look awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Share The Wealth Sunday this week. Now I have to go satisfy my chocolate cravings…LOL!!!

    Reply

  17. I have to admit you had me at dessert nachos. This is absolutely clever. Saving and making for later. Thanks for another great recipe to share with us on #shinebloghop!

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  18. Yum, this sounds good, and I’m not even a big fan of pretzels. Somehow, you managed to make them look fancy, too! Thanks for joining us at the Family Joy Linkup! Hope to see you again next week!

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