Description
These 5 Ingredient Crockpot Chocolate Bars are a simple and delicious no-bake treat made with pumpkin seeds, pretzels, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and creamy peanut butter. Cooked slowly in a crockpot for perfect melting and combined to create rich, fudgy bars that you chill until firm. Ideal for easy dessert or snack preparations with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups raw or roasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups lightly crushed pretzels
- 5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds evenly in the bottom of your crockpot. Add the lightly crushed pretzels, then the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on top. Finally, dollop the creamy peanut butter over everything. Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 3 hours, ensuring you do not stir during the cooking process to allow gradual melting.
- Prepare Pan: Line a jelly roll pan or a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to facilitate easy removal of the bars once set.
- Stir and Combine: After about 2 1/2 to 3 hours of cooking, carefully stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and there are no visible streaks of chocolate or peanut butter. Some butterscotch chips may remain slightly intact, which is normal.
- Set the Bars: Spoon the combined candy mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer. To remove trapped air pockets, gently tap the pan against the countertop a few times. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the bars are firm enough to cut.
- Serve and Store: Cut the chilled confection into bars and store them in a cool place or refrigerate to maintain freshness and firmness.
Notes
- You can use either raw or roasted pumpkin seeds based on your preference.
- Lightly crush the pretzels to have small pieces but not powder for added texture.
- Do not stir during the initial 3 hours of cooking to ensure gradual melting and even blending.
- The butterscotch chips may not fully melt, adding a delightful texture contrast.
- Store bars in the fridge for longer freshness or a cool pantry if serving soon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
