No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars combine the crunchy, salty goodness of pretzels with rich salted caramel and a decadent chocolate drizzle, creating an effortless dessert perfect for any occasion. With no oven required, they’re quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Base
- 3 cups pretzels, crushed (can substitute with graham crackers)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Caramel Layer
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Topping
- ½ cup dark or milk chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Base: Crush the pretzels into coarse pieces using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and smashing. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the crushed pretzels until they are thoroughly coated.
- Form the Base Layer: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the pretzel and butter mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish to form a solid base.
- Add the Caramel Layer: Pour the salted caramel sauce evenly over the pressed pretzel base. Use a spatula to spread it smoothly.
- Chill to Set: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 60 minutes until the caramel layer is firm and set.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Top with Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the chilled caramel layer.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the bars out of the dish by the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the pan and chill thoroughly before cutting to ensure bars hold together well.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter touch.
Keywords: no-bake bars, salted caramel, pretzel bars, easy dessert, no bake dessert, caramel bars, chocolate drizzle, sweet and salty
