Best 7 Chocolate Malt Pretzel Bars Recipes

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Chocolate malt pretzel bars, a culinary symphony of salty, sweet, and crunchy textures, are a delightful treat that captivates taste buds and leaves you craving more. These delectable bars combine the richness of chocolate, the malty goodness of malt powder, and the satisfying crunch of pretzels, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence. Whether you're seeking a special dessert for a gathering, a sweet snack to satisfy your cravings, or simply a moment of pure bliss, chocolate malt pretzel bars are the perfect choice. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly smitten.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE MALT PRETZEL BARS



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Here's one bar cookie that covers all the bases of deliciousness, from a salty pretzel crust with to a yummy chocolate malt topping.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups chocolate-covered malted milk balls (5 oz), coarsely crushed
1 cup dark chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and sugar until well blended. Press in bottom of pan. Sprinkle crushed malted milk balls, chocolate chips and pecans over pretzel crust. Drizzle condensed milk evenly over top.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHOCOLATE MALT BARS



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Excellent for chocolate malt lovers!

Provided by Diane Blanchard Angell

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
½ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chocolate malt powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chocolate malt powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. In a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the melted chocolate Combine the flour, 1/2 cup chocolate malt powder, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Let bars cool in the pan before frosting.
  • To make frosting, cream together the butter, 1/4 cup of malt powder and salt. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL BARS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
About 1 1/2 cups pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons of the butter and add to a large bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla and 1 cup of peanut butter and stir until well combined. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth with an offset spatula to create an even layer.
  • Combine the chocolate chips, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the remaining tablespoon peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Alternatively, this can be done over a double boiler. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter and smooth with an offset spatula. Arrange the pretzel sticks on the surface of the chocolate, pressing them lightly to adhere. Refrigerate until hardened, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

SWEET & SALTY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE PRETZEL BARS



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Oh boy. This recipe is a keeper. You may want to double the recipe. I'm glad I did. Recipe courtesy of www.akitchenaddiction.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups crushed small pretzels, divided
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. (I used the butter wrappers to grease but did not put any foil in the pan).
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, beat together 3/4 cup peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  • Add confectioners' sugar and brown sugar.
  • Slowly beat sugars into peanut butter until well-combined. Add 1 1/2 cup pretzels and beat to combine.
  • Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt together chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter.
  • Stir until smooth. Pour over the top and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of crushed pretzels. Press down lightly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars and serving.

CHOCOLATE MALT CRISPY BARS



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This chunky, chewy malted milk chocolate bar is a feast for your eyes. Malted milk flavor fills this bar from top to bottom. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
5 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup malted milk powder, divided
4 cups malted milk balls, chopped, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal, 3/4 cup malt powder and 2-1/2 cups malted milk balls. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining malt powder. Spread over cereal bars. Sprinkle with remaining malted milk balls; press into chocolate. Let stand until set. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATY PRETZEL-AND-PEANUT COOKIE BARS



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These cookie bars can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a cool place.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
5 1/2 cups salted mini pretzel twists
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/3 cups lightly salted cocktail peanuts
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 61 percent cacao, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment, leaving a 1-inch overhang on long sides. Butter parchment.
  • Place 4 1/2 cups pretzels in a food processor and pulse until texture resembles coarse cornmeal. Transfer to a bowl and stir in sugar and butter until well combined. Transfer to pan, spreading evenly, and pack down flat with the bottom of a measuring cup. Drizzle condensed milk evenly over crust. Sprinkle evenly with peanuts, chocolate, and remaining 1 cup pretzels, gently pressing them into milk.
  • Bake until chocolate melts and condensed milk bubbles and becomes golden, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Run a paring knife between bars and short sides of pan. Using parchment overhangs, transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 20 squares.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PRETZEL BARS



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Like turtle bars with a twist, these squares are gooey, crunchy and salty in all the right places. If you can, use chopped bar chocolate as called for in the recipe. If you use chocolate chips, they will seize, and the chocolate layer will look uneven and a little chalky. That said, beauty is only skin deep, and these bars taste great either way, so if chips are all you can find, bake away.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces/225 grams pretzels (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
8 tablespoons/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
4 ounces/115 grams pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
10 tablespoons/140 grams unsalted butter (1 1/4 stick)
2/3 cup/160 milliliters heavy cream
2/3 cup/145 grams packed dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups/215 grams semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
About 2 cups/75 grams pretzels, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. In the bowl of a food processor, combine pretzels and sugar and process until you have fine crumbs. Add melted butter and process until evenly moistened. Transfer mixture into prepared pan and press down into a compact, even layer. Bake until crust is fragrant and edges are browned, about 17 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.
  • Prepare the caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cream, brown sugar and salt. Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring, until butter melts and everything is well combined. Turn heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour over pecans and prepared crust. Bake until caramel is bubbling and has darkened slightly, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack.
  • While caramel cools slightly, melt chocolate in short bursts in a heatproof bowl in a microwave or over a pot of simmering water. Let chocolate cool for a few minutes, then spread evenly over caramel. Sprinkle with crushed pretzels and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator to set for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • To serve, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 16 or 20 squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 577, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 986 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect crispy pretzel crust, use fresh and crunchy pretzels. If the pretzels are soft or stale, the crust will be soggy.
  • Using a food processor or high-powered blender to grind the pretzels into fine crumbs will ensure an even and consistent crust.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips.
  • To prevent the chocolate layer from becoming too thick, use a thin layer of melted chocolate when spreading it over the pretzel crust.
  • If you don't have malt powder, you can substitute it with cocoa powder or instant coffee powder.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Malt Pretzel Bars are an easy-to-make and incredibly delicious treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, pretzels, and malt in a perfect harmony. With a crispy pretzel crust, a rich and creamy chocolate layer, and a malty chocolate ganache topping, these bars are a hit with people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack to enjoy with your family or a dessert to impress your friends, Chocolate Malt Pretzel Bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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