No Bake Peanut Butter Bars with Pretzels
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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars with Pretzels
Description
This recipe layers crushed pretzels into a base mixed with melted butter, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter pressed into a pan to form a firm crust. The topping consists of semisweet chocolate chips melted together with remaining peanut butter to create a smooth chocolate peanut butter layer that spreads evenly over the base. Chilling in the refrigerator allows the bars to set, creating a firm, sliceable texture.
The balance of salty pretzel crunch with sweet and creamy chocolate peanut butter creates a rich and textured no-bake dessert. The method requires no oven use and minimal preparation beyond melting and mixing ingredients.
Once firm, the bars can be cut into bite-sized pieces suitable for serving as a snack or dessert. Their sturdy texture makes them portable and easy to share.
Notes advise on storage by wrapping or placing the bars in airtight containers to keep them fresh for up to 5 days refrigerated. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed in the fridge before eating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels crushed (100g)
- 12 tablespoons butter melted (170g, 1 ½ sticks, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 188g
- 1 ¼ cups peanut butter divided (331g, creamy
- 1 ½ semisweet chocolate chips 300g
Instructions
- Line a 9” square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Crush the pretzels. You can do this in a food processor to make more uniform chunks or you can place them in a plastic bag and crush them unevenly.
- Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, powdered sugar and 1 cup of peanut butter in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Press pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9”x9” baking pan.
- Combine chocolate chips and remaining ¼ cup of peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Spread over pretzel peanut butter mixture.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- After slicing, store bars in an airtight container or wrap them to keep fresh for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze bars in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
- The recipe originated from Hostess at Heart with slight adaptations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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