Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, meltedCARAMEL LAYER:1 package (13 ounces) caramels3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups lightly crushed pretzelsPEANUT BUTTER LAYER:1 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarCHOCOLATE LAYER:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set, 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.
Microwave caramels and cream, covered, on high, stirring occasionally, until melted, 3-5 minutes. Spread over crust; cover with crushed pretzels. Refrigerate until set.
Meanwhile, combine peanut butter and butter; beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzels. Return to refrigerator.
In the microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
