Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars deliver the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy with layers of rich melted chocolate, gooey caramel, and crispy pretzels. This no-bake dessert is easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 bars
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Snack
- Method: No-bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (high quality, divided)
8 oz mini pretzel twists (half of a 16-oz bag)
11 oz Kraft Caramel Bits or homemade caramel
Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
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Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
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Melt half the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Spread melted chocolate evenly on the bottom of the pan.
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Sprinkle mini pretzels evenly over the chocolate layer.
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Melt caramel bits until smooth; pour evenly over pretzels.
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Melt remaining chocolate chips and drizzle or spread over caramel layer.
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Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
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Lift bars out using parchment edges, cut, and serve.
Notes
Swap semi-sweet for dark or milk chocolate as preferred.
Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Sprinkle crushed pretzels on top for decoration.
Drizzle with white chocolate for contrast.
Use homemade caramel sauce for richer flavor.
