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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos

    Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Ashlyn Meredith ·

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    A stack of salted pretzel scotcheroos.

    These super indulgent, no-bake bars have both chocolate and butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and pretzels. What's not to love about all those things? Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos are the perfect sweet and salty bar with a crunch!

    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    These bars have a chocolate butterscotch top and a peanut butter pretzel layer on the bottom. You really can't go wrong with that flavor combination!

    Flake salt sprinkled on top as a finishing touch helps to bring out all of the different flavors throughout the bar. They are so quick and simple that anyone can whip these up in a flash!

    If you are looking for more sweet treats, try: Chocolate Cookies with Buttercream Frosting, Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars, or Sour Cream Apple Bars.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • EXPERT TIPS
    • FAQ
    • Storing and Freezing
    • Other Recipes to Try
    • Recipe

    Why You Will Love This

    • They are so easy! It only takes 10 minutes to prepare these bars. The hard part is waiting while they are cooling before digging in!
    • They are sweet and salty. Is there even a better combination out there? Salty pretzels pair so well with the sweet chocolate and butterscotch chips.
    • The texture. They are both crunch and chewy at the same time.
    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    Ingredients Needed

    • Sugar
    • Honey - Traditional Scotcheroos use corn syrup, but I've replaced it with honey in this recipe.
    • Peanut butter - I like to use crunchy peanut butter to make these, but there is no reason creamy wouldn't work just as well. Whatever you have in your cupboard will be great!
    • Pretzels - I've made these with both pretzel rods and pretzel twists. The shape of the pretzel does not matter.
    • Chocolate chips - I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips for this.
    • Butterscotch chips
    • Flake salt - This is my go-to flake salt for all the things!
    Salted pretzel scotcheroo ingredients in various bowls and sizes.

    Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Prepare an 8x8-inch square cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray.

    STEP 2: Place your pretzels in a medium bowl. Using your hands, break them up into pieces without pulverizing them. (I initially used a bowl to break them apart and then had pretzel dust, so don't do that!) Set your bowl of pretzels aside.

    STEP 3: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and honey and heat on medium heat until boiling. Let the mixture boil for one minute and then remove from the heat.

    STEP 4: Add the peanut butter and stir until the peanut butter melts in and is completely combined.

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.
    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.

    STEP 5: Pour the sugar mixture over the pretzels. Stir to combine.

    STEP 6: Transfer pretzel mixture to the prepared cake pan and spread to an even layer. I used the bottom of a ⅓ cup measuring cup to press down the mixture and make it as even as possible.

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.
    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.

    STEP 7: In a glass bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Place the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove the bowl and stir. Continue to do this until the mixture is mostly melted with just a few clumps. Stir the mixture and then let it sit for one minute and then stir again. There may be a few butterscotch chunks that are refusing to melt completely, but that's ok. (I've never been mad about a butterscotch chunk in my scotcheroo.)

    STEP 8: Pour the chocolate mixture over the pretzel mixture. Using a spoon or spatula, spread the chocolate to an even layer, making sure to get it all the way to the corners and edges to fill in any gaps.

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.
    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.

    STEP 9: Sprinkle generously with the flake salt. Let your Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos sit until they have cooled completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroo preparation.
    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    EXPERT TIPS

    • Use whatever pretzel shape and size you prefer. Since you break up the pretzels, it doesn't matter what size they start as.
    • Be sure to use flake salt for the sprinkling on top. Table salt is too fine and would be a bit overpowering. If you wish, you may skip this ingredient altogether.
    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    FAQ

    Can I use a larger pan?

    Yes! I've made these in a 11x7-inch baking dish and it worked out great. Alternatively, you could double the recipe and put it in a 9x13-inch pan.

    What kind of pretzels should I use?

    You can use any pretzel shape or size for these. Since they are broken up into smaller pieces, the shape and size does not matter.

    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    Storing and Freezing

    These are best served at room temperature. You can keep them covered on the counter for up to 5 days.

    You could also keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    Let them sit on the counter until they are at room temperature because they will be very hard to bite into when they are still cold.

    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

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    • Bacon Apple Dutch Baby
    • Easy Creamy Taco Soup

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    Recipe

    Salted pretzel scotcheroo on white parchment paper.

    Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos

    Author: Ashlyn Meredith
    These super indulgent, no-bake bars have both chocolate and butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and pretzels. What's not to love about all those things? Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos are the perfect sweet and salty bar with a crunch!
    Yield: 16
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    4.5 from 19 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups pretzels
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
    • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • Flake salt

    Instructions

    • Spray an 8x8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray.
    • Place pretzels in medium bowl. Break pretzels into small pieces using your hands.
      3 cups pretzels
    • In a medium saucepan, add the honey and sugar. Stir to combine. Heat on medium heat until boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
      ½ cup honey, ½ cup sugar
    • Add peanut butter to honey mixture. Stir until melted and completely combined. Pour peanut butter mixture over pretzels. Stir to combine.
      ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
    • Transfer pretzel mixture to prepared cake pan and spread to an even layer. Set aside.
    • In a glass microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Place in the microwave and heat at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until mixture is almost completely melted. Let stand for one minute and stir again.
      2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • Pour chocolate mixture over pretzel layer. Spread chocolate mixture to an even layer and sprinkle generously with flake salt. Let cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares.
    Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 11.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 32.7g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword butterscotch, chocolate, peanut butter, pretzel
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Viola

      February 03, 2022 at 12:13 am

      Hi Ashlyn
      This treat sounds delicious, although I have a family member with nut allergies, is there something else you would recommend to substitute for the peanut butter?
      Thank you kindly for your response

      Reply
      • Ashlyn Meredith

        February 03, 2022 at 2:26 am

        Hi, Viola. I have not tried these without the peanut butter, but if I was going to make them nut free, I would try something like Sun Butter (https://amzn.to/3ITpaKu) in place of the peanut butter. If you try it, I'd love to know how it turns out!

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    2. Jeanne Harned

      August 09, 2022 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious and somewhat addictive!

      Reply
    3. Kim

      October 20, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted to not like these so much as I’m not a fan of butterscotch but holy mother of God they are amazing. One thing is the chocolate didn’t harden after being out for hours - I put in fridge and that worked but wondering why it didn’t harden like it should have without refrigeration? Already buying more ingredients to make again and freeze for the holidays!

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      • Ashlyn Meredith

        October 20, 2022 at 2:12 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed these, Kim! They truly are one of my favorites and I love freezing them to have on hand! The chocolate may not have hardened because it could have been too warm in your home or the chocolate and butterscotch chips may not have tempered, or gotten to a high enough temperature, when you melted them. Either way, placing them in the refrigerator is a great way to speed up the process!

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