Sweet & Salty Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
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These oh-so-sweet, yet slightly salty Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are a simple and quick decadent treat to enjoy at any time. A delicious combination of salty pretzels, sweet, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips results in these irresistible snacks!
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
Want a quick and easy snack bar for your next potluck or picnic? These chocolate chip peanut butter pretzel bars are it!
They’re perfect for packing in your lunch box or taking on the go. Plus, they’re absolutely delicious!
You’ll love the sweet and salty combo of chocolate and peanut butter combined with the crunch of the pretzels.
So good, you won’t be able to resist having one (or two) for yourself!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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- Dairy – Unsalted Butter
- Other – Eggs
- Smooth/Creamy Peanut Butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract – always buy good vanilla as it really does make a flavor difference.
- All-Purpose Flour – also known as Plain Flour.
- Baking Powder
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Mini Pretzel Twists
Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, that you can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.,).
More Recipes Using Peanut Butter
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is peanut butter, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
- Peanut Butter Jelly Stuffed Cookies
- Awesome Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe with Extra Peanuts!
More Bar Recipes
Looking for more sweet bars to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Easy Peanut Butter Jelly Bars Recipe – A Tasty After School Snack!
- Sweet & Tangy Gluten-Free Lemon Bars (They’re Low-Carb Too!)
- Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
Recipe Tips
- Storing Leftovers: Cool and transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to days. As with all leftover food, make sure it looks and smells good before diving in.
- Freezing: Cool and cut into slices. Place on a baking sheet in the freezer. When frozen, transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container or freezer-safe food bag with the air squeezed out and place back in the freezer. Label the container with the name of the dish and the date so you can keep track of your food storage. They should be okay in the freezer for 1 month. Defrost before enjoying.
How Do I Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars
These oh-so-sweet, yet slightly salty Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are a simple and quick decadent treat to enjoy at any time.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup creamy/smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cup all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 20 mini pretzel twists
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Place the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla into a bowl and beat well until combined and smooth. Set it aside.
- Whisk or sift the flour and baking powder into a small bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Halve the dough and press one half into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the peanut butter evenly on top of the dough layer.
- Press the remaining dough on top of the peanut butter (scooping balls of the dough will help with forming the second layer).
- Press and sprinkle the pretzel twists and the mini chocolate chips into the dough.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 629Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 723mgCarbohydrates: 91gFiber: 4gSugar: 33gProtein: 12g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the dessert, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Quick & Easy White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips
- Soup: Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
- Salad: Apple Walnut Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine (35-Minute) Recipe
- Side Dish: Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
- Beverage: Disney-Inspired Mint Julep Cocktail
There are 500+ Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog for you to enjoy – please feel free to check them out too.