No Bake Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars
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4.9
No Bake Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars
Description
No Bake Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars feature a firm peanut butter and graham cracker crust that holds the chopped pretzels, contributing a salty crunch. The crust is formed from melted butter and peanut butter mixed with powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, pressed evenly into a pan. A smooth chocolate layer is made by melting chocolate chips together with a small amount of peanut butter and poured evenly over the base. The bars are refrigerated until set, resulting in a firm yet tender treat with a balance of sweet and salty flavors and a combination of creamy and crunchy textures.
The preparation skips baking, speeding the process while achieving a consistent texture through chilling. The mini pretzels maintain their shape and provide bursts of saltiness against the sweet peanut butter and chocolate layers. Cutting the bars after they have fully set allows clean slices and easy serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs $0.38, about 8 sheets
- 1/2 cup butter $0.82
- 1 cup peanut butter $1.38, + 2 Tbsp
- 1 cup powdered sugar $0.07
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips $1.19
- 25 pretzels $0.10, mini
Instructions
- If your graham crackers aren't already in crumb form, use a food processor to blitz them into a fine crumb.
- Place the butter and 1 cup of peanut butter in a bowl. Microwave and stir in 30-second intervals, just until they're warm enough to melt together. Stir until evenly combined. (Reserve the last 2 Tbsp peanut butter for later.)
- Add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs to the melted peanut butter mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper making sure some of the paper overhangs on the sides so you can lift the bars out of the dish later. Press the peanut butter mixture into the bottom in an even layer.
- Add the chocolate chips and the last 2 Tbsp peanut butter to a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave and stir in 15 second increments until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base in the baking dish and spread it smooth. Add the mini pretzels on top in even rows (I did five rows of five across).
- Refrigerate the peanut butter bars for two hours, or until completely set. Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut them into squares between the pretzels. Enjoy immediately, refrigerate for later, or freeze for long term storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 251 square
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18794 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 187.94kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.82g | 8% |
| Fat | 12.94g | 20% |
| Sodium | 108.91mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.41g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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