Quick No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe
Delightful Quick No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars combine salty crunch with rich, buttery sweetness covered in luscious salted caramel and optional chocolate drizzle. These easy-to-make bars require no baking, just mixing, pressing, and chilling for a perfect treat to satisfy any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Base
- 2 cups Pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
For the Topping
- 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate, optional, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal of the bars later.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels with the melted unsalted butter, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated and the mixture is uniform.
- Form the Layer: Firmly press the pretzel and butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish forming a compact, even layer that will hold together after slicing.
- Add the Caramel: Drizzle the salted caramel sauce evenly over the pressed pretzel base, spreading gently to cover all areas and allowing it to soak in slightly for enhanced flavor.
- Top with Chocolate: If desired, melt your favorite chocolate (dark, milk, or white) and drizzle it over the caramel layer, creating a decorative finish with swirls using a fork.
- Chill and Set: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set firmly for clean cutting and ideal texture.
Notes
- Optional garnish with sea salt flakes for an additional salty kick.
- Use a hot, dry knife to slice bars cleanly without squishing layers.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze bars wrapped individually for up to 2 months.
- Butter should be melted but not boiling to avoid a greasy base.
- Prepare base up to 24 hours in advance; drizzle caramel up to 3 days ahead for easy meal prep.
Keywords: no bake bars, salted caramel, pretzel bars, quick desserts, sweet and salty treats, easy no bake dessert
