These 4-ingredient butterscotch pecan pretzel bars are the kind of old-school dessert that earns a permanent place in a recipe box because they deliver big flavor with almost no fuss. The combination of salty crushed pretzels, rich melted butter, sweet thick butterscotch sauce, and chopped pecans makes a bar that lands somewhere between a cookie bar and a candy-like slice. It is an ideal choice for potlucks, bake sales, holiday trays, or any time you need a quick dessert that tastes far more involved than it is.
Serve these bars in small squares since they are rich, and pair them with coffee, cold milk, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to dress them up. For a dessert spread, they fit especially well alongside simple fruit, chocolate desserts, or other salty-sweet treats, and at a potluck they hold their own next to brownies and blondies because of their chewy texture and buttery crunch.
4-Ingredient Butterscotch Pecan Pretzel Bars
Servings: 16 bars
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