Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and rich flavors with these Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars. A layer of crushed pretzels topped with creamy peanut butter, decadent caramel, and luscious chocolate makes for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pretzel Base:
- 2 cups mini pretzels (lightly crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Layer:
- 1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels (about 40)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pretzel Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and ½ cup of peanut butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Peanut Butter Layer: In a bowl, mix 1 cup peanut butter with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over the pretzel base.
- Caramel Layer: Melt caramels with heavy cream in a saucepan, then pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, then pour over the caramel layer. Refrigerate until set.
- Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Notes
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate layer for a salty-sweet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
