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salted caramel pretzel bars

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars – Easy No-Bake Treat

Abby Marlow
These salted caramel pretzel bars are the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert. With rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pretzels, they’re simple enough for beginners yet elegant enough for parties. A no-bake treat you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and divided
  • 8 oz mini pretzel twists
  • 1 11 oz package caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt 8 oz of chocolate chips (microwave or stovetop on low), stirring often until smooth. Spread into a rectangle on the pan.
  • Press pretzel twists into the warm chocolate layer, allowing them to overlap slightly.
  • Melt caramels with 2 tablespoons of water, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour evenly over the pretzels.
  • Melt the remaining 4 oz of chocolate and drizzle over the caramel.
  • Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  • Refrigerate until firm, then cut or break into bars before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate to enhance flavor in your salted caramel pretzel bars. For a twist, drizzle white chocolate on top for a festive look.
Nutrition (per serving, 1 of 16 bars)
Calories: 210
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 210mg
Sugar: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Keyword chocolate caramel pretzel recipe, easy sweet snack, no-bake dessert, salted caramel pretzel bars, sweet and salty bars