Chocolate Peanut Pretzel Popcorn Bars

Chocolate Peanut Pretzel Popcorn Bars

4.4(48)

A poppin’ new twist on the classic crispy rice treat! When cooking the honey and brown sugar mixture, make sure you stir frequently to avoid burning, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins. These make for a perfect game-day snack with plenty of sweet and savory surprises.

Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Yield
12 bars

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popcorn (50 g), crushed
  • 3 cups brown rice (300 g), puffed
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted peanut (140 g)
  • 2 cups pretzels (200 g), crushed, plus more for topping
  • ¾ cup honey (250 g)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (220 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (130 g), divided

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 795
  • Fat 16g
  • Carbs 148g
  • Fiber 13g
  • Sugar 39g
  • Protein 18g

How to Make It

1. Step
Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33) cm baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Step
In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, peanuts, and pretzels.
3. Step
In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2–3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
4. Step
Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
5. Step
Once the mixture comes together and has cooled slightly, add ½ cup (85 G) of the chocolate chips, mixing well to incorporate. Some of the chocolate may melt, but that’s okay!
6. Step
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
7. Step
Top with the remaining ¼ cup (40 G) chocolate chips and more pretzels.
8. Step
Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
9. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

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