Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups of crushed pretzels
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with melted butter and brown sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
2. Make the peanut butter layer:
   In a small saucepan, melt the peanut butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour the melted peanut butter evenly over the pretzel crust.
3. Add chocolate:
   In another saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
4. Caramel drizzle:
   Drizzle the caramel sauce over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or a toothpick to swirl the caramel into the chocolate for a marble effect.
5. Chill and set:
   Refrigerate the bars for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate and caramel layers have fully set.
6. Serve:
   Once chilled and firm, cut into squares and enjoy the sweet, salty, and creamy layers!

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