Description
Delicious Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars with a crunchy pretzel base, creamy caramel layer, and rich chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzel crisps, crushed into small pieces
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (half for the base layer)
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for melting with caramel)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (remaining half for mixing with chocolate)
- Sea salt, to taste (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large bowl, crush the pretzel crisps into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and half of your peanut butter. Mix well until the pretzels are fully coated. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine your caramel candies and heavy cream. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel over the pretzel base, spreading it evenly. Allow to cool slightly.
- In another small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Mix the remaining peanut butter into the melted chocolate until well combined, then pour this mixture over the caramel layer. Spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set. Once firm, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use smooth peanut butter for the best texture.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars, dessert recipe, no-bake bars