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Peanut Butter Bars

This no-bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe uses pretzels to give them the perfect salty crunch! It is made of a rich and moist peanut butter pretzel base layered with smooth chocolate and crunchy crushed pretzel bits on top. These dessert bars are the perfect mix of sweet, buttery, and salty- I couldn’t get enough of them!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Servings 12 bars
Calories 695 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce bag of miniature pretzels
  • 1 ½ cups of butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups of peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Preparation. Line a 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil, and have the ends stick out so you can lift the bars out.
  • Ground the pretzel finely. Set aside 2 cups of pretzels for the topping. Using a food processor add the remaining pretzels and pulse until you get fine crumbs.
  • Make the base. In a large bowl add the pretzel crumbs, melted butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar and mix until everything is combined. Press the mixture into the dish and flatten it using your hand or a spoon.
  • Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl add the semisweet chocolate chips and the tablespoon of butter, melt in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
  • Assemble the layers. Spread over the pretzel crust layer, making sure to spread it out with a spoon. Break up the pretzels you set aside sprinkle them all over top of the chocolate and lightly press down so they stick better to the chocolate.
  • Chill. Cover and refrigerate for around 1 hour or until the chocolate has set. Remove the foil and cut it into bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • Can I make them gluten-free? All the ingredients used are naturally gluten-free except for the pretzels. If you want to make a gluten-free version, use a certified GF pretzel brand like Glutino or Snyder's.
  • Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy? Sure! This is a matter of personal preference. If you want the base to have some texture, you can use chunky peanut butter instead.
  • To Store. You can store the bars in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days on the counter or in the fridge for up to a week. 
  • Freezing. Wrap the bars individually in foil or plastic and place them in a freezer-safe container to keep the moisture in. They can stay for up to three months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 4gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 753IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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