Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces pretzel sticks, crushed (about 1 cup of crumbs)
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Directions

1. Spray an 8x8 inch pan and set aside.
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 powdered sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Press mixture into prepared pan to form an even crust layer. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
4. 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.
5. Using an offset spatula, spread chocolate mixture over the prepared crust layer.
6. Refrigerate bars for at least one hour before cutting into squares or sticks.