Here’s a delicious and easy no-bake salted caramel pretzel bars recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
- 1 cup pretzels, roughly chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Salted Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
Optional Garnish:
- Extra crushed pretzels
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Base
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the caramel.
2. Make the Salted Caramel
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together.
- Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until it starts bubbling.
- Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring; cook for another 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
3. Assemble the Bars
- Pour the warm caramel over the chilled pretzel base, spreading it evenly.
- Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Add Chocolate Topping
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra crushed pretzels and flaky sea salt on top.
5. Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
These bars are sweet, salty, and have a perfect crunch — all without turning on the oven.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version with only 3 ingredients that’s even faster to make. Do you want me to do that?
