Sweet & Salty No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

1. 1

   Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together butter and vanilla extract. With an electric mixer on low speed, add in the pretzel crumbs, 2/3 cup peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined. Press mixture into prepared pan to form an even crust layer.

3. 3

   In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine Ghirardelli(R) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips and peanut butter. Microwave on medium power (50 percent) for 1 minute. Remove and stir. If chocolate is not melted, return to microwave and repeat heating step, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid scorching. Stir until smooth.

4. 4

   Using an offset spatula, spread chocolate mixture over the prepared crust layer. Refrigerate bars for at least one hour before cutting into squares or sticks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.