Description
These Magic Bars combine salty crushed pretzels with creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts for a perfect balance of salty and sweet in every bite. With a crunchy pretzel base and gooey peanut butter topping, this easy-to-make dessert bar is baked to golden perfection and perfect for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling & Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking the bars.
- Prepare crust mixture: In a bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Form crust base: Press the pretzel and butter mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased baking pan to create an even crust layer.
- Make peanut butter layer: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and creamy peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Spread peanut butter layer: Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture over the prepared pretzel crust in the baking pan.
- Add condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the peanut butter layer to add moisture and sweetness.
- Top with chocolate and peanuts: Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped peanuts evenly over the condensed milk layer for texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into 16 servings to ensure they hold together well.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; chunky peanut butter can alter consistency.
- Press the crust mixture firmly to prevent it from falling apart after baking.
- Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to achieve clean, neat slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
