Irresistible No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe
Crunchy pretzels, buttery caramel, and velvety chocolate come together in this easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Crush the pretzels into small pieces, leaving some texture. Mix with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and melted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbling (about 4-5 minutes). Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated. Pour over the pretzel base and spread evenly. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream using a microwave (30-second intervals, stirring in between) or a double boiler until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer while still warm.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the layers are firm. Lift the bars out using parchment paper.
- Slice into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
[‘Leave some larger chunks of pretzels for texture.’, ‘If caramel looks grainy, lower the heat and stir gently.’, ‘Adding heavy cream to the chocolate ensures a silky finish.’, ‘Chill the bars long enough for the layers to set properly.’, ‘Sprinkle sea salt while the chocolate is still warm for better adherence.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 12
- Protein: 3
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