Pretzel And Caramel Nut-Free Bars
These sweet and salty no-bake bars feature a crunchy pretzel crust layered with rich, gooey caramel and a smooth chocolate topping, making them the perfect nut-free treat for parties or gifting. Their irresistible texture and balanced flavors will satisfy any dessert craving.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups pretzel twists crushed into small pieces (not fine crumbs)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 0.25 granulated sugar cup
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free option
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. For make-ahead, prepare the full slab and slice just before serving. Variations: sprinkle coarse sea salt on the chocolate layer before chilling, or mix mini marshmallows into the caramel. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pretzels.