Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 577kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup brown sugar
1½ cups pretzels finely crushed (keep some intact for the top)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup crushed peanuts salted or plain

Instructions

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, butter and brown sugar until it’s smooth and pourable.
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
Mix in the crushed pretzels.
1½ cups pretzels
Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking dish.
Clean the saucepan and use it to melt the chocolate chips, stirring until fully melted.
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the crushed peanut and add the intact pretzels peanuts over the chocolate layer for added crunch and visual appeal.
½ cup crushed peanuts
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are fully set.
Once set, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store these pretzel chocolate peanut butter bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To Freeze: To freeze, place the bars in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips:

For an extra crunch, you can toast the crushed peanuts before adding them to the top of your bars.
To crush the pretzels, place them in a sealed plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can pulse them in a food processor for a more uniform consistency.
If you don't have pretzels, you can use graham crackers or digestive biscuits for a different flavor and texture. However, you will lose the salty crunch that pretzels provide.
Feel free to mix melted chocolate into the peanut butter base for a marbled effect.
or a nut-free, allergy-friendly alternative, replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter, soy nut butter, or even pumpkin seed butter, and omit the crushed peanuts from the top of your treats.
You can easily double this recipe to feed a larger crowd. Simply use a larger baking dish, such as a 9x13 inch pan, and evenly spread each layer for consistency.

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