Cookie Pretzel Peanut Bark Recipes

PRETZEL PEANUT BARK

Steps:

• Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until smooth.
• (You can also melt in the microwave in a 2 quart glass dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir. Microwave on high for 1 minute more and stir. If necessary, microwave on high for 10 seconds more and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.).
• Stir in the pretzel pieces and peanuts. (Stir well with a flexible spatula.).
• Spoon onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading the mixture out so that ingredients are relatively evenly distributed.
• Allow for the chocolate to cool for several hours or refrigerate for about 45 minutes, until firm.
• Break the bark into irregular pieces, like peanut brittle.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATY PRETZEL-AND-PEANUT COOKIE BARS

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.