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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
2 cups mini pretzels, crushed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
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1¼ cups powdered sugar
1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
2 tbsp heavy cream
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Prepare the Pretzel Layer
In a medium bowl, mix:
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Crushed pretzels
Melted butter
½ cup peanut butter
Press firmly into a lined 9×9-inch pan
2. Make the Peanut Butter Layer
In another bowl, combine:
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Remaining ½ cup peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Spread evenly over the pretzel base
3. Add the Caramel Layer
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat:
Caramel candies
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Heavy cream
Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth
Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly
4. Add the Chocolate Topping
Melt chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler
Pour and spread evenly over the caramel layer
5. Chill and Slice
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set
Cut into 16 squares and serve!
Time & Serving
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 1–2 hours
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Total time: ~2 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: ~250 kcal per bar
Tips & Variations
Sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet finish
Swap semi-sweet chocolate with dark or white chocolate
Use almond butter for a peanut-free version
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