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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Butter or grease an 8x8 baking dish.
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In a food processor grind pretzels until they are fine crumbs (few chunks are okay, but you want it small enough that it will stick together). In a bowl combine the pretzel crumbs, melted butter, salt and sugar
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If you think you need more binding, add another Tablespoon of butter to the mixture. Press pretzel mixture into your pan until evenly distributed.
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Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool.
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For the second layer:
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In a large bowl combine brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and butter until smooth. It is easiest to use a mixer, but either way make sure it's blended completely.
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Add an additional 1/3 cup of confectioners' sugar if you feel that the mixture is too sticky.
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Glob large spoonfuls of peanut butter over the pretzel crust.
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Use your fingers or a spoon to spread peanut butter evenly over top the pretzel crust. Place in fridge to cool while you prepare the chocolate layer.
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Make the topping: In a large microwavable bowl combine chocolate and butter. Microwave 1 minute then check and stir. Repeat at 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted.
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Remove tray from the fridge and pour chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Use a spatula to spread evenly over the peanut butter layer. Replace back in the fridge for 1 hour or more until chocolate is set.
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You do not want the chocolate to completely harden or it will crack when cut
