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.

Abeer Ezzat
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These cookie bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the night before and they were still delicious the next day.


shilpi Imran
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These cookie bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch from the pretzels and peanuts.


Aminathfaiza22 Faiza
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I've never made cookie bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with how they turned out.


ZSupper
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookie bars didn't turn out very well. They were too dry and crumbly.


Md insan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookie bars turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again!


Maya Solonge
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These cookie bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sabbir Rahaman
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I actually really enjoyed these cookie bars. The pretzels and peanuts add a nice salty-sweet balance.


Ulfat Mansuri
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I made these cookie bars for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Amdadur Rohman
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These cookie bars are dangerous! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.


joemama Nathan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of chocolate, pretzels, and peanuts is divine. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gonzalez Edwin
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I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're gooey, chocolatey, and salty-sweet. What's not to love?


Hugh Ng
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These cookie bars were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.