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No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars You'll Crave Every Time

These No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars blend sweet and salty goodness, making them a crowd-pleaser in any setting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Pretzels Crunchy base; use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Adds a rich sweetness; choose homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Provides richness and binds everything; unsalted butter is best.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional but delightful; semi-sweet or dark chocolate recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flaky sea salt is perfect for finishing.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Crush the pretzels into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the salted caramel sauce.
  3. Pour the mixture over the crushed pretzels and mix until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a lined 9x9-inch baking dish and press firmly into an even layer.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips and pour over the chilled base, spreading evenly.
  7. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top and let the chocolate set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.

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