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Lunch Lady Pretzel Bars

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Deliciously sweet and salty bars featuring a buttery pretzel crust, creamy filling, and chocolate drizzle, perfect for family gatherings or a quick treat.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 125 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar until well-combined.
  3. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and press the pretzel mixture into the pan to create an even layer.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  7. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  8. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set, cut into squares, and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the crust or using gluten-free pretzels.

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