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Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy — these layered pretzel bars are everything you love in one bite! With a base of crushed pretzels, rich peanut butter, gooey caramel, and silky chocolate, they’re a no-bake dream.
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Ingredients
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2 cups mini pretzels, crushed
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
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1¼ cups powdered sugar
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1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Prepare the Pretzel Layer
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In a medium bowl, mix:
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Crushed pretzels
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Melted butter
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½ cup peanut butter
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Press firmly into a lined 9×9-inch pan
2. Make the Peanut Butter Layer
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In another bowl, combine:
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Remaining ½ cup peanut butter
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Powdered sugar
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Spread evenly over the pretzel base
3. Add the Caramel Layer
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In a microwave-safe bowl, heat:
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Caramel candies
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Heavy cream
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Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth
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Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly
4. Add the Chocolate Topping
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Melt chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler
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Pour and spread evenly over the caramel layer
5. Chill and Slice
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Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set
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Cut into 16 squares and serve!
Time & Serving
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Chill time: 1–2 hours
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Total time: ~2 hours
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Servings: 16 bars
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Calories: ~250 kcal per bar
Tips & Variations
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Sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet finish
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Swap semi-sweet chocolate with dark or white chocolate
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Use almond butter for a peanut-free version
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