Boozy Bacon Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars

Boozy Bacon Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars are the perfect salty-sweet dessert! This twist on a classic peanut butter blondie incorporates bacon, pretzel pieces and bourbon into the batter. Perfect for a crowd, Boozy Bacon Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars make a versatile sweet treat for game day, a casual dinner party and more!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings bars

Calories 222kcal

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup bourbon
½ cup creamy peanut butter unsweetened (if at all possible!)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons bacon cooked and chopped into small pieces (about 2 slices)
1 cup chopped mini pretzels
16 mini pretzels for decorating

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x9" baking dish with nonstick baking spray, and set aside.
Cream together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. You can use either a stand mixer or a hand mixer to accomplish this.
Break 1 egg into a separate bowl. Pour into the creamed butter and sugar. Measure in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and beat with the mixer until combined.
Pour in ¼ cup bourbon, and mix until it is completely incorporated into the batter.
Measure in ½ cup creamy peanut butter, then mix until smooth.
Sprinkle in 1 cup all-purpose flour, and mix until combined.
If you haven't already, break/chop the pretzels. (We used our hands for this step, but you could also put them into a plastic bag and smack them with a rolling pin or a tenderizer to get them all crumbly.)
Using a rubber spatula, fold 2 tablespoons bacon and 1 cup chopped mini pretzels into the batter. Folding them in will ensure they don't break up too much or lose their crunchy texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, and spread until evenly distributed.
Place the 16 mini pretzels on the top of the batter and gently press them into the mixture to ensure the pretzels to stick.
In the preheated oven, bake for 20 minutes or until the middle is set and a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
When they are cooked through, remove from the oven, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Cut with a sharp knife, then store and/or enjoy.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

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