No Bake Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars

These No Bake Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars combine creamy caramel, crunchy pretzels, and a glossy chocolate top for an irresistible treat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, No-Bake, Sweet

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 2

Servings: bars

Calories: 250kcal

Cost: Affordable

Equipment

8x8-inch baking dish
Mixing Bowl
Saucepan
Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels Finely crushed, about 2 cups after crushing.
3/4 cup unsalted butter Melted.
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Caramel Layer Ingredients

1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Room temperature.

Chocolate Layer Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream

Toppings

to taste sea salt For sprinkling.
1/4 cup additional crushed pretzels For topping.

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
Press the crust: Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Make the caramel layer: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm caramel sauce and peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
Pour and chill: Pour the caramel-peanut butter mixture over the chilled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the chocolate layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in bursts until melted and glossy.
Finish the bars: Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt and additional crushed pretzels.
Chill until set: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Serve: Lift the bars out of the pan, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares or bars.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.

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