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Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars on tray

Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Fix

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These Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars combine buttery caramel, crunchy pretzels, and rich chocolate into one irresistible layered dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins (including chilling)
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (14 oz) bag soft caramel candies
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Spread pretzels evenly in the dish. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbling. Pour over pretzels.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
  4. Melt caramel candies with cream over low heat. Drizzle over baked pretzel base.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and pour over caramel layer.
  6. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top and refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
  7. Cut into squares using a hot knife for clean edges.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pretzels for a GF version.
  • Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze for 1 month.
  • Add peanut butter swirl for extra depth.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake + oven caramelize
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg