Hail Mary Peanut Butter Bars | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the crust:***
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, melted
• ***For the caramel layer:***
• 1 (13-ounce) package caramels
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups pretzels, lightly crushed
• ***For the peanut butter layer:***
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• ***For the chocolate layer:***
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shortening