Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies Bar Recipe

Some days you want a little something extra in your dessert.  These peanut butter Pretzel brownies bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty in one delicious bar.

There is a little work involved in them, but definitely worth the effort.   The crunch of the pretzel crust with the chewy brownie and salty peanut butter makes this brownie a home run for any occasion!!

Pretzel Crust

• 3 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup melted butter

1. Combine in a bowl until the pretzel are well coated
2. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13" pan. 
3. Set aside.

Brownies

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup strong coffee
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 Tbs vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, coffee, sugar, and vanilla. Blend until creamy 
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Gradually add flour mixture.
6. Pour mixture evenly over pretzel crust.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes

Peanut Butter Frosting

• 2 cups melted creamy peanut butter - Melt in microwave for 30 seconds at a time 
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbs vanilla extract

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth 
2. Spread peanut butter mixture over hot brownies. 
3. Tip: Start in the middle and spread outwards so you don't get brownie crumbs in your frosting.
4. Chill brownies in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
5. Enjoy the deliciousness!!