I feel like a bit of a one-trick pony these days.
I mean, are you sick of cookie bars yet?
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha.
What was I thinking? You guys are my peeps.
No way are you sick of cookie bars.
They’re totally delicious, totally easy and completely versatile.
Like, would a cake let you put chocolate chip cookies and pretzel nuggets in it?
Hmmm, don’t answer that. Idea logged.
Anyway, cookie bars are pretty chill.
Ooh, yuck. I can’t believe I just said that.
What I MEAN is, they are all easy-breezy-I-don’t-care-what-you-add-to-me-because-I-will-work-and-be-delicious-no-matter-what.
Phew.
So yeah. I make a lot of bar desserts.
They make me happy.
And since you ARE my peeps, I’m thinking they make you happy too.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars…
So I started with a log of cookie dough.
Log. Snort.
And I pressed it in a pan.
Annnd I baked the bajeezus out of it.
OK, not really. I barely baked it.
Then I put a bunch of marshmallows all over it.
If you don’t follow me on instagram look at THIS box of marshmallows I got from Jet-Puffed.
I decided I had better start using them!
Then I baked that up for a quick minute…just until the marshmallows puff up a little.
Then immediately press your peanut butter filled pretzel nuggets into the gooey-ness. I used THESE pretzel nuggets.
If you want to make it pretty melt some peanut butter chips with a bit of shortening….
And go ahead and drizzle that shizzle…
For real now.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
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makes 30 bars
Ingredients:
- 1 (16.5 oz) roll chocolate chip cookie dough
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups Peanut Butter filled Pretzel Nuggets
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 tsp vegetable shortening
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray
- Press your chocolate chip cookie dough into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Sprinkle marshmallows evenly on top of crust and bake for 1-2 more minutes until marshmallows puff up but don’t brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately press your pretzel nuggets into the warm marshmallow.
- Let cool and cut into squares.
Notes:
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
You can cut these with a sharp spatula or a wet knife to prevent from the marshmallow sticking.
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Look at those gooey marshmallows – perfect dessert bar!
My goodness…this looks like an incredible dessert!
Wow, those are phenomenal. I remember discovering PB filled pretzels and being in heaven. Now you’ve taken it to a whole new level!
The day I’m sick of cookie bars is the day hell freezes over
You know us peeps all too well. We live off cookie bars. Mmmmm, a good life – short but sweet!
I love bar cookies! Gonna make these real soon! I add all your recipes to my Ziplist. You are awesome!
Now these are just PRETTY!
any thing with pretzels and chips is a must …….eat
Looks easy-peezy and oh, so yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Wow, this flavor combination sounds so wicked! And your photos are amazing…
Love love love. I cannot say anything else.
A thing of beauty!
Never sick of cookie bars! These look awesome Shelley!
These bars look so sinfully delish! LOVE that they’re so easy, too!
I could never be sick of cookie bars!
You know I’m a rebel. I’m thinking peanut butter cookie dough and a chocolate glaze. Mmmm
I will never get tired of cookie bars, nor will I ever get tired of salty + sweet desserts. These look so yummy!
I could never be sick of cookie bars. Evaaaar.
LOL you said shizzle, so funny, but they look good, so that totally makes the language okay;p
Shelly, I can feel my hips expanding just looking at these photos! Oh well, bring them on!!
Cookie bars will never get old, definitely love these!
I will never be sick of the bar cookies…NEVER! Especially bars with so much goodness on top of the cookie layer…you are an evil dessert genius:-)
Looks delish but i have to tweak the pb! Do you think regular pretzel nuggets would work, or should i break some pretzel sticks instead? This definitely will satisfy the salty sweet cravings!
I choose cookie bars over cookies any day! They have a way better texture throughout. And are just more fun. Love this sweet and salty!
Your food photography is stunning. So crisp and sharp. May I ask what camera and lens you use? I strive for my pics to look like yours. I’m havin fun going through your blog and my son can’t wait for me to make these bars. Thank u Kelly
Pretzels and peanut butter are amazing together!
OH. MY. GAWD. This is like everything I dream of, in a bite. Making these THIS WEEK!
those pretzel nuggets from trader joes are addicting!
did you try the kale chips? oh my gosh so good, but really pricey.
that filling they have on them are whats gets me to eat the whole bag!
“easy-breezy-I-don’t-care-what-you-add-to-me-because-I-will-work-and-be-delicious-no-matter-what” <— that is so true! Bars are easier than cookies; one pan vs. 24-36 individual things and dont even get me started on muffins/cupcakes and then piping them all. Bar cookies rule!
And so does choc, pb, pretzels and marshmallows!
These look yummy, but more importantly I NEED like desperately NEED that polish. Can you give the brand & color?
HA! Of course! Here’s the link.. http://www.sephora.com/rubber-finish-nail-varnish-P375650
The brand is Illamasqua and it’s a “Rubber Finish” Nail Polish in the color Faux Pas
I love PB filled prezels (and the chocolate covored ones are the best). What a creative way to use them!
I am in love with this flavor combo. The end.
Sick of… cookie bars? What have you done with Shelly? Shelly certainly would never say or think such pishposh. Um, these bars need to happen.
Cookie bars are always welcome, in my opinion! Can’t get enough. So many great combinations! This is yet another one 🙂
No such thing as getting sick of cookie bars!!!
🙂 This just made sunday so much sweeter!! This bar has a touch of everything I could love in one place. Next stop for this little wonder is in my tummy 😉