Description
Indulge in homemade Take Five Bars with layers of pretzels, peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate. These sweet and salty treats are perfect for any occasion and easy to make! Peanut butter dessert, caramel chocolate bars, easy homemade snacks.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Get the Base Ready: Put parchment paper into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.. Spread the crushed pretzels evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Mix the ingredients until the sugar dissolves and it becomes smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour this mixture over the pretzels and spread evenly.
- Caramel Layer: Melt the caramel bits and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth. Pour the melted caramel over the peanut butter layer.
- Chocolate Layer: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth. Pour and evenly spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Set the Bars: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve: Cut into bars when it’s all set. Have fun!
Notes
- The bars may be kept in the fridge for up to a week if they are kept in an airtight container.
- For a twist, try using dark chocolate or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate layer.
- Make sure each layer is completely set before adding the next to ensure clean, even layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Homemade Take Five Bars, Peanut Butter, Caramel, Chocolate, Pretzels, Easy Dessert, No-Bake Recipe, Party Snacks