No-Bake Butterscotch Pretzel Bars

 

These are crunchy, sweet, salty, and velvety smooth all at the same time... the light & crumbly peanut butter bottom is the part I can't resist!! If you like butterscotch you will LOVE this treat!!

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

1. 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.

2. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine butterscotch pieces and whipping cream. Stir over low heat until pieces are just melted.

3. 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.

4. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars to serve. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.