Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark
Make this quick Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark for a perfect salty and sweet snack. This no-bake dessert uses minimal ingredients and sets fast, making it ideal for parties or weeknight cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min (melting time)
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Spread it gently to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle the crushed pretzels evenly over the melted chocolate layer. Gently press them down slightly so they adhere.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the bark is completely firm.
- Lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Break or cut the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- If you prefer a thicker layer of peanut butter, use a smaller pan, like a 7×5 inch pan.
- This recipe works well as a Holiday Bark Recipe for easy gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg