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improvised pretzel peanut butter chocolate bars

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Recipe by
Pat Morris
@AugustaPat
Augusta, GA

Oh YUM! This is not my creation, but boy is it easy, yummy, only takes a few ingredients and you don’t have to bake it –YEA!!!! I was watching the Food Network channel and Tricia Yearwood made a no-bake dessert. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make –the only time involved really is letting it set up in the refrigerator 2-3 hours. I had to improvise a bit as I didn’t have the large pretzel rods like she used, & I only had half as much peanut butter as her recipe called for –so I halved the recipe and used the tiny twisted pretzels. Also used semi-sweet instead of milk chocolate chips.

yield 20 24 pieces, depending on size of squares.
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For improvised pretzel peanut butter chocolate bars

  • 1 c
    creamy peanut butter (or a combination of creamy and crunchy), divided
  • 3/4 stick
    (6 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 c
    2 cups (roughly broken –into about ½ inch pieces) tiny pretzel twists, divided
  • 1 c
    semi sweet morsals, divided
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • aluminum foil to line baking pan

How To Make improvised pretzel peanut butter chocolate bars

  • 1
    LINE an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    BEAT 3/4 cup peanut butter and the butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  • 3
    Stir in remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-3/4 cup pretzel pieces and 1/2 cup morsels.
  • 4
    Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula or back of a tablespoon.
  • 5
    MICROWAVE remaining 1/2 cups morsels and 1/4 cup peanut butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
  • 6
    Spread peanut butter/chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining pretzel pieces, pressing down lightly.
  • 7
    Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; peel off foil. Cut into 20-24 pieces (Depending on size). Store in covered container in refrigerator.
  • 8
    Have one! I am taking the ones that I made today to work tomorrow. One reason is that they love treats! The other reason is that if I keep them at home they will call my name until I eat them all myself. LOL! Enjoy.
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