Each night after dinner I hear the same thing, “Mommy, can I have dessert now?”. Dessert is usually a scoop of ice cream with chocolate sauce and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping because it’s quick and easy.
But I decided to give my kids a treat and find some recipes that are still quick and easy but gives them some variety to their life.
Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Pretzel Bars with COOL WHIP!
Finely crush pretzels then mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into 13×9-inch pan and bake on 350* for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat dry pudding mixes, milk, and 3/4 cup peanut butter until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup COOL WHIP.
SPREAD 3/4 cup chocolate mix over crust; top with bananas and then remaining chocolate mixture.
WHISK remaining peanut butter (1/4 cup) and half the remaining COOL WHIP (1/2 cup) until well blended. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP (another 1/2 cup); spread over dessert.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best results. Top with mini pretzel just before serving.
| Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Pretzel Bars with COOL WHIP |
- 2 cups finely crushed pretzels
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 pkgs. (3.9oz ea) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1-3/4 thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
- 2 banana, sliced
- 24 miniature pretzel twists
- HEAT over to 350*
- Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended.
- Press pretzel mixture to the bottom of 13×9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool completely
- Meanwhile, beat dry pudding mixes, milk, and 3/4 cup peanut butter until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup COOL WHIP
- SPREAD 3/4 cup chocolate mix over crust; top with bananas and then remaining chocolate mixture.
- WHISK remaining peanut butter (1/4 cup) and half the remaining COOL WHIP (1/2 cup) until well blended. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP (another 1/2 cup); spread over dessert.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Top with whole pretzel just before serving
This has now become a staple dessert for us because it’s so quick to make and contains all of our favorite things! Who can pass up chocolate, peanut butter and COOL WHIP?? I hope you and your family will enjoy it too.
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Amy says
January 15, 2016 atjust wow!!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
April 9, 2013 atThis looks so delicious.
Maryann says
January 24, 2013 atdoesn’t that look delicious.
Jodi Flaherty says
September 18, 2012 atThis is the recipe of my dreams! Reeces are my favorite!
Sandy VanHoey says
September 18, 2012 atI’ve just never heard of a pretzel crust before. I have to try this. Does it have the taste of pretzels in the crust? I’ve had various crust before …this one just looks great all together.
Double Duty Mommy says
September 19, 2012 atNo I don’t think it tastes pretzely…the banana and chocolate are the only thing I remember tasting.
Jeffrey says
September 5, 2012 atThis looks delicious. Is there anything that goes together better than peanut butter and chocolate? I think NOT!
Elena says
August 28, 2012 atLooks yummy! I would make them for my child’s birthday
Rachel N says
July 24, 2012 atMy hubby would love me forever if I made this, lol. He loves chocolate covered pretzels and the salty sweet snacks like that:)
Mary Williams says
July 19, 2012 atThis looks delicious!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
July 8, 2012 atAll my favorite things! Yumm!
Bekah Kuczenski says
July 4, 2012 atChocolate, peanut butter, pretzels AND bananas! It doesn’t get any better than that…
Sheri says
June 23, 2012 atThose look so delicious. I need to save this to my favorites for later. Thanks.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
June 22, 2012 atThose sound totally yummy!
Marcie W. says
June 14, 2012 atI LOVE how easy it is and it truly does look and sound AMAZING!! Pinning it NOW!
Jai says
June 14, 2012 atOh man…it’s like all my favorite foods piled in one pan!
Theresa says
June 14, 2012 atThis looks so good!
Melissa says
June 14, 2012 atYUM! Looks delicious!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb says
June 14, 2012 atOh my!! That looks delicious!! thank you!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
June 14, 2012 atLooks tasty!
Billie says
June 14, 2012 atThese sound delicious. Do you know how long they stay fresh with the bananas?
Danielle says
June 14, 2012 atI’m totally drooling right now. These would be perfect for our next play date.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
June 13, 2012 atThese look dangerous!
Double Duty Mommy says
June 13, 2012 athaha. yes but soooo worth it!
Carrie with Children says
June 13, 2012 atChocolate and peanut butter is my favorite combination! These look tasty!
Double Duty Mommy says
June 13, 2012 atmine too – I mean, Hello, Reese’s!! These bars are just as good though, I promise
Notorious Spinks says
June 13, 2012 atThis does look good and I love bananas!
Mchelle says
June 13, 2012 atYummy! Seriously how could anyone resist those treats?
Double Duty Mommy says
June 13, 2012 atanyone who is crazy! lol.
Hanan (@LilacCityMomma) says
June 13, 2012 atLooks delicious!!
Double Duty Mommy says
June 13, 2012 atI know you’re on a diet. I’m sorry to tempt you. lol
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
June 13, 2012 atSo easy to make and it looks delicious!
Double Duty Mommy says
June 13, 2012 atthanks! Yep, so easy to make. The hardest part was waiting overnight for it to set.