The Ultimate Sweet and Salty Snack Hack
The Ultimate Sweet and Salty Snack Hack is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 670 calories per serving. Recipe by Drew Cooks on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 28 min
Cost: $5.25 total, $1.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can Potato Sticks (Pringles‑style) (Standard 3‑5 oz can, opened)
- 11 oz Milk Chocolate Chips (Bag of semi‑sweet milk chocolate chips)
- 0.33 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Warm before mixing)
Instructions
Gather and Prepare Ingredients
Open the can of potato sticks, set aside a handful to snack on, and measure out the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
Time: PT2M
Melt Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave‑safe bowl and melt on high in 30‑second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Warm Peanut Butter
Microwave the peanut butter for about 20 seconds until it’s easily stir‑able.
Time: PT1M
Combine Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Add the warm peanut butter to the melted chocolate and stir until fully incorporated.
Time: PT1M
Transfer Coating to the Can
Pour the chocolate‑peanut butter mixture into the empty potato‑stick can, spreading it evenly.
Time: PT1M
Coat the Sticks
Seal the lid and shake, spin, or use a chopstick to stir the sticks until they are thoroughly coated.
Time: PT5M
Freeze to Set
Place the sealed can in the freezer for about 1 hour.
Time: PT1H
Refrigerate to Finish Setting
After freezing, move the can to the refrigerator for an additional 2‑3 hours until completely firm.
Time: PT2H
Slice and Serve
Remove the lid, place the can on a cutting board, and use a sharp knife to cut the block in half (or into wedges) for serving.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 670
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 78 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Not Vegan, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat (if chips contain wheat)
Last updated: April 19, 2026








