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Sweet and salty with a buttery flavor, these No-Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars are a delicious and decadent treat, perfect for sharing. With peanut butter and pretzel bottom layer covered with melted butterscotch, these bars are irresistible.
For more delicious peanut butter bars try these Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.
No-Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars
Indulging in the seasonal treats this time of year is one of my favorite holiday traditions. I love to share the delectable confections I’ve made as well as hear everyone’s favorite cookies or treats to eat.
These No-Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars are easy to prepare and are perfecting for gift giving. It will be hard to actually give away these sweet and salty bars though with their irresistible taste.
How to make Butterscotch Pretzel Bars
These no-bake bars are extremely easy to make and best of all don’t require any kind of baking.
- Prep. Line a 9×13 baking tray with foil extending it over the sides. Coat with cooking spray.
- Crust Layer. In a large bowl mix the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir in 2 cups of the crushed pretzels. Using hands press the dough together to even out the mixture and then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Butterscotch Layer. In a medium saucepan melt the butterscotch chips with the evaporated milk, stirring continuously, until smooth. Use a spatula to evenly spread the butterscotch mixture on top of the pretzel layer.
- Top. Sprinkle the remaining crushed pretzels on top.
- Chill. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Gently pull the foil edges out of the baking sheet to remove. Using a sharp knife slice into squares.
Do I need to refrigerate these bars?
No. They are the perfect treat for sharing or giving as a gift. They are best stored in an air-tight container on the counter.
Can I freeze these bars?
No. Freezing these bars will cause the pretzel topping to become soft and mushy.
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No Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 1½ cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 6 tablespoons Butter melted
- 2 cups Crushed Pretzel Sticks
- 11 ounces Butterscotch-flavor Chips 1 bag
- 1/4 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/2 cup Coarsely Crushed Pretzel Sticks
Instructions
- Line a 13×9 rimmed baking sheet with foil extending it over the edges. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir in 2 cups of the crushed pretzels. Using hands press the dough together to even out the mixture and then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium saucepan melt the butterscotch chips with the evaporated milk, stirring continuously, until smooth. Use a spatula to evenly spread the butterscotch mixture on top of the pretzel layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of pretzels on top and press lightly.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours. Gently pull the foil edges out of the baking sheet to remove. Using a sharp knife slice into squares.
These are literally awful. I LOVE butterscotch and made a double batch, but they are nauseatingly sweet and way too soft. They went straight in the trash.
Hello Renee, I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy these bars. They are sweet and soft with a little bit of crunch from the pretzels, which is actually what I like about them. Again, sorry these didn’t work out for you.
Easy enough for the kids to help and delicious! A must add to the holiday baking list!