No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

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🛒 What You’ll Need

For the Crunchy Base:

  • 2 cups Pretzel sticks, crushed 🥨
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs 🍪
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted 🧈
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar 🍬

For the Gooey Caramel Layer:

  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk 🥛
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter 🧈
  • ½ cup Brown sugar 🍯
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract 🍦

For the Rich Chocolate Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
  • 2 tbsp Peanut butter or coconut oil (for a smooth finish) 🥜
  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling 🧂✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan: Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy lifting. 📏📋
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes to set. 🥨🧈🧊
  3. Cook the Caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until it thickens and turns a light caramel color. Stir in the vanilla. 🍯🌪️🔥
  4. Layer it Up: Pour the warm caramel over the chilled pretzel crust. Spread it out smoothly and return the pan to the fridge for at least 30 minutes. 🌊⏲️❄️
  5. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter (or oil) in 30-second increments until silky smooth. 🍫🌪️✨
  6. The Final Layer: Spread the chocolate evenly over the set caramel. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt as seen in the photo! 🧂🍫👑
  7. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until completely firm). Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into bite-sized bars. 🔪😋✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Clean Cut” Secret: To get those perfectly sharp edges, run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between every single cut! 🔪🔥💎
  • Crush Control: Don’t turn your pretzels into dust! Leave some small chunks for that satisfying “crunch” in every bite. 🥨🛡️🎯

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