DessertsMarch 11, 2013
Calories
330
Sodium
149mg
6% DV
Fat
23g
35% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
22g
7% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
No Bake Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
299
These are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They are no bake (aka EASY to make), and they have a creamy and crunchy texture, the perfect juxtaposition.
32
Nonstick cooking spray
2 c creamy peanut butter, divided
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
2 c powdered sugar, divided
4 c (roughly ½-inch pieces), broken small pretzel twists, divided
2 c (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
2 c creamy peanut butter, divided
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
2 c powdered sugar, divided
4 c (roughly ½-inch pieces), broken small pretzel twists, divided
2 c (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
BEAT 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 cups pretzel pieces and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula.
MICROWAVE remaining 1 1/2 cups morsels and 3/4 cup peanut butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Spread chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining pretzel pieces, pressing down lightly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; peel off foil. Cut into 32 pieces. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Makes 32 bite-sized pieces
Nutritions
Calories
330
Sodium
149mg
6% DV
Fat
23g
35% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
22g
7% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat9g46%
Polysaturated Fat3g23%
Monosaturated Fat10g64%
Cholesterol23mg7%
Sodium149mg6%
Potassium217mg6%
Protein8g16%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g8%
Sugar18g36%
Vitamin A266IU5%
Vitamin B60.32999999999999996mg16%
Vitamin C0.5mg0%
Calcium17mg1%
Iron0.65mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.