TRIPLE-LAYER PRETZEL BROWNIES

Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies image

Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make it happen. -Cathie Ayers, Hilton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Reduce heat to 350°. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Pour over prepared crust. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.