Description
A close-up view of perfectly cut Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars, showcasing their creamy peanut butter layer, crunchy pretzel base, and smooth chocolate topping. The bars are arranged on a wooden board with scattered pretzels for an inviting presentation.
Ingredients
For the peanut butter bars
▢½ cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
▢pinch salt
▢1 cup crushed pretzels
▢2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢1 cup (270 g) creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
For the topping
▢1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
▢3 Tablespoons peanut butter
▢12 Mini pretzels for topping the bars
Instructions
Line a 8×8 or 9×9 square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, salt, crushed pretzels, vanilla and powdered sugar together until combined. Stir in 1 cup of peanut butter. Spread into prepared baking pan. ½ cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter, pinch salt 1 cup crushed pretzels 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup (270 g) creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
In a small bowl, melt together the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. You can do this in the microwave in 30 second intervals, or in a small saucepan on the stovetop over low heat. Spread over peanut butter layer. Top with mini pretzels. 1 cup (270 g) creamy peanut butter (not natural style) 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips 12 Mini pretzels for topping the bars
Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, at least 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting.
Enjoy: These bars offer the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a satisfying crunch! 
Notes
Storage: You can store these in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days or try freezing for up to 3 months. I prefer storing in the refrigerator so they don’t get too soft or the topping doesn’t melt.
Peanut Butter: I recommend peanut butter that you don’t have to stir as it can be too oily. A crunchy peanut butter would also work.
Pretzels: Any pretzel can work but I prefer the mini pretzels for topping the bars for presentation. Gluten free pretzels will also work!
Nutrition
- Calories: 403kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 206mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg