Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make it happen.
—CATHIE AYERS HILTON, NY
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
3cups crushed pretzels
3/4cup butter, melted
3tablespoons sugar
1package fudge brownie mix (13-in. x 9-in. pan size)
3/4cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2cup creamy peanut butter
1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Reduce heat to 350°. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Pour over prepared crust. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.