Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

  Desserts

My secret to these rich, no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 4 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) miniature pretzels
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pretzels for topping. Pulse remaining pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a large bowl, mix butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and pretzel crumbs.
  • 2. Press into prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Break reserved pretzels and sprinkle over top; press down gently. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 1 hour. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into 48 bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 201 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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