Crispy Pretzel M&M Bars
Crispy Pretzel Bars are an easy dessert bar to make loaded with peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, pretzels, and M&M chocolate candies.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Crispy Pretzel Bars
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
- 1 cup (341 g) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (258 g) creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups (116 g) crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups (100 g) pretzels, roughly chopped, divided
- 1 cup (203 g) M&M candies, divided
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, add corn syrup and sugar, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved (4-5 minutes).
Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir the mixture until creamy.
In a large bowl, combine the cereal, 1¾ cups pretzels, and ¾ cup M&M's. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the top. Using a rubber spatula, stir until fully coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with the remaining pretzels and M&M's. Allow the bars to set at room temperature before cutting and serving.
Calories: 432kcal