NO-BAKE BUTTERSCOTCH-PRETZEL BARS

No-Bake Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2
cups powdered sugar
1
cup creamy peanut butter
6
tablespoons butter, melted
2
cups crushed pretzels (about 6-1/2 ounces)
1
11 ounce package (about 2 cups) butterscotch-flavored pieces
1/4
cup whipping cream
1/2
cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1/2
cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

Line a 13x9x2-inch pan with foil. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir in 2 cups crushed pretzels. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of prepared pan.
In a heavy medium saucepan, combine butterscotch pieces and whipping cream. Stir over low heat until pieces are just melted.
Carefully spoon and spread butterscotch mixture over crumb mixture in pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzels and the peanuts evenly over butterscotch mixture; press gently.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars to serve. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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