Description
These Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars are a no-bake treat combining sweet, salty, and crunchy layers of crushed pretzels, homemade caramel, and rich chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
4 cups mini pretzels, crushed
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly until it starts to boil.
- Let it boil for 3 minutes, stirring continuously, then remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Stir in the crushed pretzels until well coated.
- Press the pretzel-caramel mixture evenly into the prepared pan and let it cool for 10–15 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the base and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
Swirl in peanut butter to the chocolate layer for extra decadence.
Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
Substitute with gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
Top with espresso-infused salt for a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
