Lemon Pistachio Pretzels Recipes

LEMON PRETZEL DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Crush pretzels into small pieces using a food processor.
• In a medium bowl, add pretzels, vanilla, brown sugar, and flour. Stir until combined.
• Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir until combined.
• Spread mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, reserving ½ cup for the topping. Press mixture into an even, smooth layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth then add powdered sugar. Beat until combined then add cool whip and mix until just combined.
• Once the crust has cooled completely, spread cream cheese mixture over the pretzel layer.
• Top with lemon pie filling and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle remaining pretzel mixture over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

PISTACHIO-LEMON BARS

Steps:

• To make crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper (if using foil, lightly butter it). Place flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add butter and process until well combined. Stir in chopped pistachios. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of the lined pan using the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup (if it sticks, place a piece of parchment paper on the dough before pressing). Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the filling ingredients. When the crust is baked, pour the filling into the pan and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 2-inch squares.