Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

4.82 from 11 votes

These chocolate pretzel bars are such a delicious treat that is so easy to make. The perfect combination of both sweet and salty you are going to love this dessert!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Freeze time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

food processor
8 inch square baking dish
Parchment paper

Ingredients

156 grams pretzels (or 5.5 ounces or approximately 5 cups)
1 jar natural smooth peanut butter (500 grams)
3/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces dark chocolate (either chocolate chips or bars)

Instructions

Place the pretzels in your food processor and process until you have pretzel pieces the size that you like.
Place a pot on the stovetop on low heat. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the ingredients are combined and smooth.
Turn off the heat and stir in the pretzel pieces.
Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper and transfer the peanut butter pretzel mixture to the pan. Spread it out evenly with a spoon or knife.
Melt the chocolate bars in a microwave safe dish by heating them on high in 30 second intervals, until melted.
Pour the melted chocolate onto the peanut butter pretzel layer and spread it evenly until smooth. Place the pan in the freezer for 25-30 minutes until the chocolate is set. Remove the pan from the freezer and cut the bars into pieces.

Notes

Use a hot knife to cut the bars into pieces more easily.
Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients you use.

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