Description
These No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites are a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors. Mini pretzels are sandwiched with creamy melted caramel, dipped in luscious chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect bite-sized treat. Easy to make and requiring no oven time, these bites are perfect for quick desserts, parties, or snacks.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 50 mini pretzels
- 30 soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Caramel: Unwrap the soft caramels and melt them in a saucepan over low to medium heat with the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place half of the mini pretzels spaced out on the lined baking sheet, ready to be topped.
- Add Caramel: Spoon the melted caramel onto each of the arranged pretzels, covering them evenly to help hold the sandwiches together.
- Form Sandwiches: Top each caramel-covered pretzel with one of the remaining mini pretzels, gently pressing to create a sandwich.
- Set Caramel: Allow the caramel sandwiches to set at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Pretzel Bites: Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway or fully into the melted chocolate, coating evenly, then place them back on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Sea Salt: Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate-coated pretzels before the chocolate sets to add a crunchy, salty finish.
- Final Setting: Let the dipped pretzel bites set completely either at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.
- Store: Once fully set, store the pretzel bites in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use soft caramels as they melt smoothly and create a creamy texture.
- You can customize the chocolate coating by using milk, dark, or white chocolate chips according to your preference.
- If you prefer a quicker setting time, refrigerate the assembled bites at each setting step.
- These bites are best consumed within a week to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
- Make sure to sprinkle the sea salt while the chocolate is still wet to ensure it sticks well.
