Lunch Lady Pretzel Bars
Enjoy these delicious no-bake Lunch Lady Pretzel Bars made with crunchy pretzels and creamy peanut butter, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter For melting with the chocolate
- Whole mini pretzels, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the bottom.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the base and spread evenly.
- Press whole mini pretzels into the chocolate while still soft.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Lift from the pan and slice into bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze wrapped tightly for longer storage.