Peanut Butter & Jelly Pretzel Bars

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the bottom layer. Add the pretzels to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Pour into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar. Melt 2 sticks of butter and pour over the pretzels and sugar. Stir to combine.
3. Pour into the baking dish and press into an even layer, all the way to the sides.
4. Bake for 10 minutes then let cool completely.
5. Prepare the middle layer. Add the peanut butter and 2 sticks of butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until well combined. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. It will be light and fluffy.
6. Pour over the pretzel crust and spread into an even layer, all the way to the sides. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight if making ahead.
7. Prepare the top layer. Add the jelly to a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 45 seconds to soften. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread in an even layer, all the way to the sides. Set aside.
8. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
9. Prepare the topping. Add the pretzels to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Pour into a mixing bowl. Add the flour and brown sugar. Melt 1 stick of butter and pour over the pretzel mixture. Stir to combine.
10. Sprinkle all over the jelly layer.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping starts to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour. Once cool, refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the peanut butter layer to firm up.
12. When ready, slice, serve, and enjoy!
13. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge. Let soften on the counter before serving leftovers.