How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Take Five Bars?

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Crushed Pretzels, 3/4 cups Melted Butter, 3 Tablespoons Sugar, 2 cups Miniature Marshmallows, and more.

Is Take Five Bars suitable as general?

Yes, Take Five Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Take Five Bars?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Take Five Bars Recipe

Name: Take Five Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Crushed Pretzels; 3/4 cups Melted Butter; 3 Tablespoons Sugar; 2 cups Miniature Marshmallows; 1/2 cups Caramel (or Butterscotch) Topping; 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips; 1/3 cups Light Corn Syrup; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Butter; 1/2 cups Chunky Peanut Butter; 1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies

Take Five Bars

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1044 kcal · General

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["Before you get started:", "Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Coat an oven-safe dish with cooking spray-generously. You can use a 13 x 9 for thinner bars or an 8 x 8 for thicker bars, or anything in between.", "Making the crunchy crust:", "Run the pretzels through a food processor but leave some small bits in the mix. Add 3/4 cup melted butter and the sugar and toss to incorporate. Press the mixture firmly into the dish and pop it in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.", "Making the marshmallow goodness:", "After the crust has ""cooked,"" cover it with your marshmallows. I like to use the ""2 for the pan, 5 for me"" ratio. Pop that back into the oven until the marshmallows are puffy.", "Place the pan on a cooling rack and let it cool completely. COMPLETELY, you hear me? If you don't, what will happen is (gee, I wonder how I know this) the marshmallows will be displaced by the chocolate mixture that you add in the following step, and you will be left with something very ... very ugly.", "Making the gooey part:", "After the marshmallows have cooled, after they have cooled ... for those of you in the cheap seats, AFTER THEY HAVE COOLED ... take just a few seconds to heat up the caramel in the microwave. Drizzle then spread the caramel (or butterscotch) over the marshmallow goodness to cover every inch. An offset spatula works wonders for doing this.", "Making the chewy part:", "In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted.", "Stir in the peanut butter, then stir in the Rice Krispies cereal.", "Making the masterpiece:", "Take the chocolate mixture and spread evenly over the marshmallows. Let the goodness rest for about an hour in the fridge, then cut into squares and store in an airtight container."]

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

Take Five Bars

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