triple layer pretzel krispies bars!

these triple layer pretzel krispies bars are out of this world!

triple layer pretzel krispies bars on a parchment lined ribbed metal tray

I’ve never made anything quite like these triple layer pretzel krispies bars!

I have been wanting to reshoot these triple layer pretzel krispies bars for some time now, and the request to make them for a housewarming party was just the opportunity I needed!

what are triple layer pretzel krispies bars?

Well the name kind of gives these away! These bars start with a layer of sugared pretzels and rice krispies. The second layer is a mixture of tahini and chocolate, and they’re finished off with a final layer of – yes – more chocolate!

rice krispies and pretzels in a pyrex bowl

what is in these bars?

This recipe is adapted from one I found on Food52 YEARS ago. I made it “as is” back then but made a few minor tweaks this time around (you can find the link to the original recipe in the Notes, below):

pretzel sticks
rice krispies
sugar
corn syrup
butter
chocolate chips
tahini
flaky sea salt

rice krispies and pretzels in a baking pan

how do you make them?

Don’t be intimidated by the “triple layer” – these are SO fast and easy to make, promise! You will need a candy thermometer but they are inexpensive and handy for other recipes too (I mean, have you made your own marshmallows yet??). You’ll start by coating the pretzels and cereal in a simply cooked sugar mixture, and pressing into a square pan. Top with a layer of melted tahini and chocolate chips and chill. Top THAT with a layer of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and chill again. Cut into bars and serve!

tahini and melted chocolate in a pyrex bowl

butter and chocolate chips in a pyrex bowl

melted chocolate in a pyrex bowl

triple layer pretzel krispies bars in a baking pan

frequently asked questions!

do I have to use tahini in this recipe?

No! In fact the original recipe calls for peanut butter! Feel free to use any nut or seed butter you like!

is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! By using a gluten free crisp rice cereal, and gluten free pretzels these bars can easily go gluten free!

how can I make these bars vegan?

It's quite simple to turn these bars vegan - simply swap the butter for your favorite non-dairy alternative, and use dairy free chocolate chips. The rest of the ingredients are naturally vegan!

These treats are always a hit, and something just a little bit different – I hope you give them a try, and let me know if you make them!

triple layer pretzel krispies bars on parchment paper

triple layer pretzel krispies bars on a parchment lined ribbed metal tray

Triple Layer Pretzel Krispies Bars

sherisilver
Easy, fast and totally addictive!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the bottom layer:

  • 1 cup crushed pretzel sticks
  • 3/4 cup crisped rice cereal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the middle layer:

  • 5 ounces chocolate chips
  • 1 cup tahini

For the top layer:

  • 3 ounces chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Make the bottom layer:

  • Line an 8 x 8 baking pan on both sides with parchment paper, creating a “sling”. Place the crushed pretzels and cereal in a large bowl.
  • Combine the sugar, water and corn syrup in a small saucepan – bring to a boil and cook till a candy thermometer registers 235 degrees (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Immediately pour over the pretzel/cereal mixture and stir till evenly coated. Transfer to your prepared pan and press in evenly. Let cool. Wash and dry your saucepan, and fill it halfway with water – bring to a simmer.

Make the middle layer:

  • Combine the chocolate chips and tahini in a heatproof bowl and place over your saucepan of simmering water - stir till smooth. Pour over the cooled crust and spread evenly – refrigerate till hardened (about one hour). Wash and dry the bowl and return the saucepan of water to a simmer.

Make the top layer:

  • Combine the chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in your cleaned bowl, and place over your saucepan of simmering water. Stir till smooth and pour over the chilled layer. Spread evenly and top with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate till hardened (about one hour), cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  1. Swap the butter and chocolate chips for non-dairy alternatives to make this recipe vegan.
  2. Use GF pretzels and crisp rice cereal to make this recipe gluten free.
  3. Tahini may be substituted with any nut or seed butter you prefer.
  4. This recipe is an adaptation of one that originally appeared on Food52.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keywords cereal, chocolate, cookies, gluten free, pretzels, tahini, vegan
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triple layer pretzel krispies bars on a parchment lined ribbed metal tray

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2 Comments

  1. Annie+Diamond on June 22, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! The fact that one of the layers is Tahini is a bonus! I just started using it in my granola!

    • sherisilver on June 23, 2022 at 11:08 am

      Can’t stop won’t stop!!! 🙂

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