Best 8 Pretzel And Peanut Butter Bark Recipes

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Indulge your sweet and salty cravings with our delightful Pretzel and Peanut Butter Bark recipe. This irresistible treat combines the crunchy texture of pretzels with the creamy richness of peanut butter and the decadent smoothness of chocolate. It's an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. With its easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guide, this recipe is perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. And if you're looking for a fun and creative twist, try our additional variations, including a white chocolate and peanut butter bark and a dark chocolate and pretzel bark. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BARS



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My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (16 ounces) miniature pretzels
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pretzels for topping. Pulse remaining pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a large bowl, mix butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and pretzel crumbs., Press into prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Break reserved pretzels and sprinkle over top; press down gently. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 1 hour. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into 48 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BARK



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Provided by Marye Audet

Categories     Candy

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups white chocolate chips (divided use)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups coarsely broken pretzel twists.

Steps:

  • Spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Cover with waxed paper.
  • Spray the paper with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Set the oven to warm.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in an oven proof bowl in the microwave, stirring often until smooth and "drippy"
  • Place in the oven to keep warm.
  • Melt 1 cup of the white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring often until smooth.
  • Place in the oven to keep warm.
  • Melt the 1/4 cup peanut butter with the remaining cup of white chocolate, stirring to blend.
  • Place in the oven to keep warm.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the waxed paper.
  • Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the pretzels.
  • Drizzle the white chocolate over the top.
  • Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over that and used a knife to swirl the mixtures together gently.
  • Sprinkle the remaining pretzels over the top and press lightly.
  • Chill until the chocolate has hardened.
  • Break in pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16.1 g

PEANUT PRETZEL TOFFEE BARK



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My toffee has been a traditional must-make treat for my family and friends for over 40 years. My Dad taught me to make great fudge from scratch but my toffee was his favorite candy and each time I make it, I think of him. -Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
2/3 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup miniature pretzels, coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
Sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Line bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle peanuts and pretzels onto foil. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 minutes without stirring. Stirring constantly, cook 2-3 minutes longer or until mixture is caramel-colored (a candy thermometer should read 300° for hard-crack stage). Remove from heat. Immediately pour over peanuts and pretzels., Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand until chocolate begins to melt. Spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle with salt. Cool 15 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., Break toffee into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BARK RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by Okcoja

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups white chocolate chips, divided use
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups coarsely broken pretzel twists.

Steps:

  • 1.Spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray. 2.Cover with waxed paper. 3.Spray the paper with cooking spray and set aside. 4.Set the oven to warm. 5.Melt the chocolate chips in an oven proof bowl in the microwave, stirring often until smooth and "drippy" 6.Place in the oven to keep warm. 7.Melt 1 cup of the white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring often until smooth. 8.Place in the oven to keep warm. 9.Melt the ¼ cup peanut butter with the remaining cup of white chocolate, stirring to blend. 10.Place in the oven to keep warm. 11.Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the waxed paper. 12.Sprinkle with 1½ cups of the pretzels. 13.Drizzle the white chocolate over the top. 14.Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over that and used a knife to swirl the mixtures together gently. 15.Sprinkle the remaining pretzels over the top and press lightly. 16.Chill until the chocolate has hardened. 17.Break in pieces to serve.

PRETZEL AND PEANUT BUTTER BARK RECIPE



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Whip up our luscious peanut butter bark for your next snack! It's loaded with crunchy pretzels and chocolate wafers for a more flavorful treat.

Provided by Serenity Spencer

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 oz divided milk chocolate candy wafers
12 oz divided dark chocolate candy wafers
12 oz square-shaped, divided, or as needed pretzels
16 oz divided peanut butter
½ cup to taste roasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine ¼ of the milk chocolate wafers and ¼ of the dark chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes, until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Crumble enough pretzels into the melted chocolate until the mixture is lumpy but not thick.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Refrigerate or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.
  • Place the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Soften the peanut butter in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until easily spreadable.
  • Spread peanut butter over hardened chocolate layer.
  • Refrigerate or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.
  • Combine the remaining milk chocolate and dark chocolate wafers in the same microwave-safe bowl.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Crumble enough pretzels into the melted chocolate until mixture is lumpy but not thick.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and top with almonds.
  • Refrigerate or freeze until firm.
  • Break bark into pieces, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 30.00 Piece, Sugar 0.00

PRETZEL PEANUT BARK



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Make and share this Pretzel Peanut Bark recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

18 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares
3 cups pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces but not crushed, then measured
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until smooth.
  • (You can also melt in the microwave in a 2 quart glass dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir. Microwave on high for 1 minute more and stir. If necessary, microwave on high for 10 seconds more and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.).
  • Stir in the pretzel pieces and peanuts. (Stir well with a flexible spatula.).
  • Spoon onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading the mixture out so that ingredients are relatively evenly distributed.
  • Allow for the chocolate to cool for several hours or refrigerate for about 45 minutes, until firm.
  • Break the bark into irregular pieces, like peanut brittle.
  • Enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARK



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I just recently tried this recipe, and everyone in the family loved it! They call it Reese's® Peanut Butter Bark! It's very good!

Provided by supson7

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 41m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces white chocolate chips
1 ½ cups peanut butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Stir.
  • Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir vanilla extract into half-melted semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute melted semi-sweet chocolate over peanut butter mixture. Using the tip of a sharp knife, drag semi-sweet chocolate through peanut butter mixture making a marble-pattern.
  • Refrigerate until set, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cut into pieces and store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

PRETZEL BARK



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Make and share this Pretzel Bark recipe from Food.com.

Provided by just_ask_josie

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 pounds, 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (10 ounce) bags white chocolate chips (Nestle)
1 (10 ounce) bag peanut butter chips (Reese's)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (or more, 1/4 cup)
3 cups broken and thin pretzel sticks
1 cup peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour chocolate and peanut butter chips in large bowl and microwave until smooth (2-3 minute will appear lumpy-DO NO OVERCOOK).
  • Stir chips mix and add peanut butter, pretzels and peanuts.
  • Mix together well and spread on wax paper (best if on a cookie sheet with extra room to lift off sheet).
  • Refrigerate until hard (about 1 hr).
  • Break into chunks
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 170.8, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 56.3, Protein 11.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly affect the taste of your bark. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao content.
  • Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize the chocolate, making it less likely to seize and giving it a smooth, glossy finish. If you don't have time to temper the chocolate, you can melt it in a microwave on low power, stirring frequently.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. You can use anything from nuts and seeds to dried fruit and candy. Just make sure that the toppings you choose will complement the flavor of the chocolate.
  • Let the bark cool completely: Once you've assembled your bark, let it cool completely in a refrigerator before breaking it into pieces. This will help the chocolate to set properly.

Conclusion:

Pretzel and peanut butter bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and salty flavor, this bark is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this pretzel and peanut butter bark a try.

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