Peanut Butter Pretzel Slice

The perfect combination of sweet and salty. This delicious treat features a rich and creamy peanut butter base, generously layered with melted chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pretzels and crushed peanuts, every bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures.

This delightful creation requires no baking, made in under 20 minutes and uses incredibly simple ingredients that you probably have lying around in your pantry!

Baking Tips:

• Chocolate chips: I used milk chocolate in this recipe, but you can opt for dark chocolate, or even experiment with a delightful blend of both types for an intriguing twist to suit your preference.

• Toasted peanuts: You have the option of not toasting your peanuts; instead, you can simply sprinkle regular peanuts on top. Personally, I find that toasting them enhances the flavor and pairs beautifully with the pretzels.

• Pretzels: You have the flexibility to select pretzels of any shape since we will be roughly chopping them for the recipe preparation.

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Slice

Yield: 16 Pieces

Author: Chloe Sims

Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 2 H & 30 MTotal time: 2 H & 50 M

The perfect combination of sweet and salty.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Fudge

• 250g Smooth Peanut Butter
• 220g Unsalted Butter
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 400g Powdered Sugar

Chocolate Peanut Pretzel Top

• 280g Milk Chocolate Chips
• 65g Smooth Peanut Butter
• 40g Chopped Pretzels
• 50g Peanuts (Toasted)

Instructions

Peanut Butter Pretzel Slice

1. Toast your peanuts in the oven at 170°C for 8 minutes or until golden. Let cool and set aside (This is for the end when you evenly sprinkle the peanuts and pretzels over the top of the slice).
2. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving two sides to hang over. Set aside.
3. Place the peanut butter and butter in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave the mixture in 30 second bursts (Stirring in between), until combined.
4. Add Vanilla, salt and powdered sugar, fold in using a spatula until combined and there are no lumps (The mixture will become quite thick).
5. Pour and evenly press down the mixture using a spatula into your prepared pan.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until cooled and firm (about 30 minutes).
7. Once the base is set, in a microwaveable bowl place your chocolate chips and peanut butter in. Microwave in 30 second bursts (Stirring in between) until fully melted and combined.
8. Pour the chocolate mixture over your peanut fudge and evenly spread with a spatula. Chop up your toasted peanuts and pretzels, then sprinkle them evenly all over the top.
9. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until set.
10. Remove from pan and cut into as many pieces as you like (I cut 16 pieces).
11. Enjoy!

Notes

Chocolate chips: I used milk chocolate in this recipe, but you can opt for dark chocolate, or even experiment with a delightful blend of both types for an intriguing twist to suit your preference.

Toasted peanuts: You have the option of not toasting your peanuts; instead, you can simply sprinkle regular peanuts on top. Personally, I find that toasting them enhances the flavor and pairs beautifully with the pretzels.

Pretzels: You have the flexibility to select pretzels of any shape since we will be roughly chopping them for the recipe preparation.

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