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No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

These No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars perfectly blend sweet and salty flavors, making them an easy and delicious treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 cups mini pretzels, lightly crushed not powdered
  • 1 cup salted butter, melted 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt plus extra for topping
Topping
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly.
  3. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spread half of the crushed pretzels evenly into the prepared pan.
  2. Pour the caramel mixture over the pretzels, then sprinkle the remaining pretzels on top. Lightly press them down.
Topping
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate over the pretzels and spread into an even layer.
  3. Sprinkle with extra sea salt.
Chill
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Serve
  1. Lift from the pan using parchment, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If preferred, you can also freeze for longer storage. Wrap well to prevent freezer burn.