Sweet and Salty No Bake Dessert (Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars)
This sweet and salty no bake dessert features a peanut butter pretzel base and rich chocolate topping. A quick and viral snack hack ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or dark
- 2 tbsp peanut butter for topping
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the pretzels into coarse pieces, not too fine.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, peanut butter, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and sticky.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the pan to form the base.
- Melt chocolate chips and 2 tbsp of peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the pretzel base.
- Top with extra crushed pretzels and flaky sea salt if using.
- Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes or until firm. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter.
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil and use vegan chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1BarsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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