I really enjoyed using JELL-O. I was impressed with how versatile it can be. Mixing it with cold milk and Cool Whip gave it this airy, mousse-like consistency that totally blew me away. It was so fluffy and I only stirred it for a minute or two! The pudding truly works with you, rather than fighting with sugar, cream, and egg at various temperatures to make chocolate mousse. I felt like I was in on a secret shortcut!
I was immediately drawn to this recipe. I don't think I'm alone in loving chocolate, peanut butter and pretzels. Adding jelly, jam, or preserves to it added a sweet tartness that gave the bars a little more depth.
My friends loved it! I think this recipe is interesting because it's nostalgic. JELL-O pudding and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are like the sandbox soul-foods of our youth.. this dessert takes you back.
Ingredients
- 2 cup finely crushed pretzel
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 73/4 oz JELL-O chocolate instant pudding
- 2 cup cold milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 13/4 cup COOL WHIP, thawed
- 1 cup jam or jelly
- 1/4 cup water
- 24 miniature pretzel twists
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 3 tsp jelly or jam
Directions
To learn how to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars, check out the slideshow above.
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