chocolate peanut butter pretzel bars

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup(s) light corn syrup; 2 cup(s) mini marshmallows; 3/4 cup(s) creamy natural unsweetened peanut butter, well stirred; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt; 4 cup(s) thin pretzel sticks, roughly chopped; 4 cup(s) unsweetened puffed wheat cereal; 2 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolated, melted; 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked salt (or additional Kosher salt)

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Julie Prior

Mesquite, NV

Updated on May 19, 2023

Definitely, an 'over-the-top' dessert that always gets raves from those who indulge in these decadent bars! And with no baking involved, there's no need to turn your kitchen into a sauna to make something scrumptious for that summer bbq or picnic.

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A tray of Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars ready to be sliced.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Cereal treats are always popular and this recipe combines three things we love - chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels. Sweet and salty, these no-bake bars are perfect for a summer picnic or an after-school treat. Thanks to the pretzels, the texture of these is crunchier than other cereal treats. You could add more mini marshmallows if you'd like. An easy no-bake dessert that will be gobbled up in no time.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method No-Cook or Other

yield Makes 12 to 16 bars

Ingredients

1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups mini marshmallows
3/4 cup creamy natural unsweetened peanut butter, well stirred
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
4 cups thin pretzel sticks, roughly chopped
4 cups unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
2 ounces bittersweet chocolated, melted
1/2 teaspoon smoked salt (or additional Kosher salt)

How To Make chocolate peanut butter pretzel bars

Step 1

Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan set over med-high heat, combine the sugar with corn syrup. Then bring the mixture to a boil. Turn off the heat, stir in the marshmallows until about half of them are melted, then stir in the peanut butter until well combined. Add the vanilla and salt. Mix in the pretzels and puffed wheat until well combined.
Step 3

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and, using lightly greased hands, pat it firmly into the dish. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with smoked salt (or the additional Kosher salt). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Step 4

Once firm, slice into small bars with a hot, wet knife. Then serve and enjoy.
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