Description
These Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are a no-bake dream—perfect for satisfying every craving in one bite. With a salty pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter caramel center, and rich chocolate ganache topping, these bars are the ultimate indulgent treat for parties or cozy nights. Made without an oven and packed with flavor and texture, this easy dessert is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pretzels (small twists or sticks), crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Crush pretzels into small bits and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into a lined 9×9-inch pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge.
- In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the peanut butter caramel over the pretzel base. Chill again to set.
- Heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer.
- Chill bars in the fridge for 2–3 hours, or until fully set. Slice into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- Let bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing to prevent cracking.
- You can swap in almond or cashew butter for peanut butter.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet variation.
- Top with crushed peanuts or flaky sea salt for extra crunch or a gourmet touch.
- Bars freeze well for up to 1 month. Use parchment between layers for easy storage.
