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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars combine creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with the irresistible crunch of pretzels. The perfect sweet and salty snack to serve at potlucks and group gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 cups pretzels (finely crushed, keep some intact for the top)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup crushed peanuts (salted or plain)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, butter and brown sugar until it’s smooth and pourable.
  2. Mix in the crushed pretzels.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking dish.
  4. Clean the saucepan and use it to melt the chocolate chips, stirring until fully melted.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the crushed peanut and add the intact pretzels peanuts over the chocolate layer for added crunch and visual appeal.
  7. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are fully set.
  8. Once set, cut into squares and serve.