no-bake chocolate pb pretzel ritz bars

(13 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Buffalo, NY

Everything I love in a cookie bar and no-bake. How easy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Sweet and savory, these chocolate peanut butter pretzel bars are easy to make. The base is a combination of savory peanut butter, sweet confectioners' sugar, and melted butter with bits of butter crackers and pretzels for crunch. Milk chocolate is melted with creamy peanut butter and spread across the top. Once chilled, they're a delicious dessert for the chocolate and peanut butter lovers in your life. Great for any party occasion.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(13 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 2 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For no-bake chocolate pb pretzel ritz bars

  • 1 1/2 stick
    melted butter
  • 1 c
    crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c
    pretzels, crushed crumbs
  • 1 c
    Ritz crackers, crushed crumbs
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c
    smooth peanut butter

How To Make no-bake chocolate pb pretzel ritz bars

Test Kitchen Tips
We added parchment paper to the bottom of the pan to easily remove the bars once set.
  • Combine melted butter, crunchy peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar.
    1
    In a medium bowl combine melted butter, crunchy peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar; mix well.
  • Fold in crushed butter crackers and pretzels.
    2
    Fold in crushed pretzels and Ritz crackers.
  • Press into a 9x13 baking dish.
    3
    Press into an ungreased 9x13 dish.
  • Melt creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips.
    4
    Melt chocolate and 1/4 cup peanut butter in the microwave at 30-second intervals.
  • Stir every 30 seconds.
    5
    Stir every 30 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Spread over the base and chill.
    6
    Spread the chocolate mixture over the base in the pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
  • Cut chilled bars into squares.
    7
    Once the chocolate is set, cut into squares.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWI39JwGRK8
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