Description
These No-Bake Caramel Pretzel Crunch Bars are a delightful combination of sweet and salty, featuring a crispy texture that melts in your mouth. The rich caramel envelops crunchy pretzels, creating a satisfying treat that is both indulgent and addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 2 cups pretzel sticks, crushed
- 1 cup rice cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzel sticks and rice cereal.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the butter mixture over the pretzel and cereal mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another saucepan, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the pretzel base, spreading evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil, microwaving in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the base mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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