Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars

Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars

12 servings
These cookie bars couldn’t be easier! Ree's Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 5.3-ounce boxes shortbread cookies

    such as walkers

    3
  • salted butter

    melted

    1 stick
  • 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
    1
  • broken mini pretzel twists
    2 c.
  • salted roasted peanuts
    1 c.
  • butterscotch chips
    ½ c.
  • milk chocolate chips
    ½ c.

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375˚. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Coat the parchment with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Pulse the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Drizzle in the melted butter and pulse until the crumbs are completely coated. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top and gently spread it to the edges with the back of a spoon.

  3. 3

    Add the broken mini pretzel twists, salted roasted peanuts, butterscotch chips and milk chocolate chips, pressing them down gently with your hands. Bake until the bars are golden brown around the edges and beginning to pull away from the pan, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack for at least 3 hours. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice with a serrated knife.

Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars

Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars

1.0(3)215 min12 servings642 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for an incredibly easy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth in no time? These Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars are your new go-to, perfect for picnics or simply when a craving strikes. They offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone reaching for another.

The genius of these bars lies in their effortless preparation. With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, you'll love how quickly these bars come together, relying on simple pantry staples to create a decadent treat. The combination of buttery shortbread with salty pretzels and peanuts provides that irresistible sweet and salty contrast that makes these bars truly special.

Prepare for a symphony of tastes and textures. Each bite delivers the crisp, buttery foundation of shortbread, followed by the satisfying crunch of salty broken pretzels and roasted peanuts. This is all harmoniously bound by a rich, sweet mixture that features the nostalgic warmth of butterscotch chips and the classic comfort of milk chocolate. The resulting bar is chewy, crunchy, and utterly delightful, making it an ideal candidate for any picnic spread or a casual get-together.

Customization is simple with these versatile bars. Feel free to swap the butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips for a different flavor profile, or try dark chocolate chips for a richer taste. If you're not a fan of peanuts, almonds or pecans would make an excellent substitution, adding their own unique crunch. Just ensure they are also salted and roasted to maintain that essential savory balance.

These Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars are perfectly suited for a picnic, offering a sturdy yet delicious dessert that travels well. They also make a fantastic snack any time you're in need of a sweet and salty pick-me-up. Simply slice and serve for an instant crowd-pleaser.

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