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pretzel bars

Delicious no-bake pretzel bars with layers of peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy pretzels. Perfect for a quick treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until 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 melt the chocolate chips, stirring until fully melted.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle crushed peanuts and some intact pretzels 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.

Notes

Enjoy these crunchy and sweet pretzel bars as a quick snack or dessert!