Description
These No Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites combine crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, smooth chocolate, and flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a quick dessert with no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 mini pretzels
- 20 soft caramel candies (e.g., Kraft or Werther’s)
- 8 oz chocolate melting wafers (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
- Coarse sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange 20 mini pretzels in a single layer on the sheet.
- Soften caramel candies in the microwave for 10 seconds, then place one caramel on each pretzel and flatten gently.
- Top each caramel with another pretzel to create a sandwich. Press lightly.
- Chill the assembled bites in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt chocolate wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway or fully into the melted chocolate.
- Optional: Melt milk chocolate chips and drizzle over the dipped bites.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the bites while the chocolate is still soft.
- Place the bites back in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate sets.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup and no sticking.
- Chill between steps to keep layers clean and defined.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Try gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
- Make ahead and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg