Description
Looking for the perfect sweet-salty no-bake treat? These *No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites* are the ultimate snackable dessert — with creamy caramel, crunchy pretzels, and smooth melted chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Whether you’re planning easy dessert ideas for a party, quick snacks for the holidays, or fun food ideas to make with kids, this easy recipe delivers flavor and crunch in every bite. A fast favorite for holiday gifting, potlucks, and when you just need a little indulgence without turning on the oven. Try this quick dessert idea now!
Ingredients
60 mini pretzels
30 soft caramels
1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (optional)
flaky sea salt
optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, crushed candy cane, pretzel crumbs
Instructions
1. Lay half the pretzels flat on a parchment-lined tray. Slightly soften the caramels by microwaving them with cream in 10-second intervals until malleable, about 30 seconds total.
2. Spoon or pipe caramel onto each pretzel, then top with a second pretzel to form a sandwich. Gently press to secure.
3. Chill the sandwiches in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up the caramel.
4. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 20-second microwave bursts or a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
5. Dip each chilled sandwich into the melted chocolate using a fork. Let excess drip off and return to parchment.
6. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle flaky salt and toppings of choice.
7. Chill again for 15–20 minutes until chocolate sets. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
Use mini pretzels in uniform shape for a cleaner sandwich and easier dipping.
Add toppings quickly before the chocolate sets to ensure they stick well.
Store finished bites in the fridge for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: no-bake desserts, caramel pretzel bites, quick holiday snack, easy party treat