No Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars

By Jahel

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons butter melted
• 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 6-1/2 ounces)
• 1 11 ounce package (about 2 cups) butterscotch-flavored pieces
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup coarsely crushed pretzels
• ½ cup chopped peanuts

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 13x9x2-inch pan with foil. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir in 2 cups crushed pretzels. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of prepared pan.

Step 2

In a heavy medium saucepan, combine butterscotch pieces and whipping cream. Stir over low heat until pieces are just melted.

Step 3

Carefully spoon and spread butterscotch mixture over crumb mixture in pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzels and the peanuts evenly over butterscotch mixture; press gently.

Step 4

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars to serve. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.