Description
Looking for the best no bake caramel pretzel squares? This quick and easy dessert is simple to make with crunchy pretzels smooth caramel and rich chocolate. A perfect balance of sweet and salty this recipe is a great idea for holidays parties potlucks or quick treats. Easy beginner friendly and made without baking it is one of the best no fuss dessert ideas to save for busy days or special events!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mini pretzels crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter divided
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Mix 2 cups crushed pretzels with 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar then press firmly into the pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine remaining butter brown sugar condensed milk vanilla and salt stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes until thick and smooth.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the pretzel base and immediately sprinkle remaining pretzels on top pressing gently.
- Warm the heavy cream until just hot then pour over chocolate chips letting sit for 1 minute before stirring smooth.
- Spread chocolate evenly over the caramel layer and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until fully set.
- Lift from pan slice into squares and serve. For cleaner cuts wipe the knife between slices.
Notes
- Stir caramel constantly to prevent burning.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg