Description
Delight in making your own homemade Take 5 candy bars, combining salty pretzels, creamy peanut butter, sweet caramel, crunchy peanuts, and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until everything is well blended and sticky.
- Press into Dish: Take your mixture and press it into a lined baking dish, forming a solid base for your candy bars.
- Prepare the Caramel: In a small saucepan, heat the caramel bits and heavy cream over low heat. Stir gently until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Layer the Caramel: Pour the melted caramel over the pretzel base, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Add the Peanuts: Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top of the caramel layer for added crunch and taste.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips, either in a microwave or using a double boiler. Once melted, pour the chocolate over the entire mixture, making sure to cover it well.
- Chill and Cut: Refrigerate the whole dish for about 120 minutes until set. Once firm, cut the mixture into bars and get ready to enjoy your delicious homemade Take 5 candy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. They last up to a week at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg