Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies

I made these recently for a friends daughters graduation.  They were really good!  They only got better with chilling.  I froze them before sending them to her.  The mix of salty and sweet is always a great combination!  My husband loved them, in his opinion, the richer the better!  These are very chocolaty and sweet!  The recipe calls for a brownie mix, which I used, feel free to use your favorite scratch recipe or use my "One-Bowl Brownies".

Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies

3 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c. butter, melted
3 T. sugar
1 package fudge brownie mix (13 x 19-in. pan size)
3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter

Combine pretzels, butter and sugar in a small bowl.  Press into lightly greased 13 x 19-in baking pan.  Bake at 400° for 8 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack.  Reduce heat to 350°.  Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions.  Pour over prepared crust.  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake).  Cool completely on a wire rack.  Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave; stir until smooth.  Spread over top.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.  Cut into bars.  Store in an airtight container.  Yield 2 dozen.
WW PointsPlus™ = 9 pts. per brownie