Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars
These salted chocolate caramel pretzel bars combine buttery caramel, crisp pretzels, and smooth semi-sweet chocolate into an easy, no-bake dessert. Perfect for holidays or quick treats, they offer a satisfying balance of sweet and salty flavors with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 ounces mini pretzel twists (about 3 cups), lightly broken
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread broken pretzel pieces evenly over the prepared tray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened and slightly darkened.
- Immediately pour the hot caramel over the pretzels and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate with a spatula until smooth.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour until fully set.
- Break into pieces or slice into bars to serve.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark, milk, or dairy-free versions as desired.
- For added flair, sprinkle sea salt flakes or chopped nuts on top before the chocolate sets.