Description

Ready in minutes with zero baking required, these No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites are the ultimate treat for lovers of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Featuring gooey soft caramels sandwiched between salty pretzels, then dipped in melted chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt, these bites are perfect for parties, movie nights, or gifting. Whether you’re in need of a quick dessert, a fun snack idea, or something easy and crowd-pleasing, this recipe is a must-try. It checks all the boxes for quick dessert, easy party snack, and no-bake sweet treat.

Ingredients

40 mini pretzels

20 soft caramels

1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Optional: 2 tablespoons crushed pretzels or 2 tablespoons melted white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

1. Lay 20 mini pretzels on a parchment-lined tray.

2. Place one unwrapped soft caramel on each pretzel.

3. Microwave for 10 seconds to soften caramels.

4. Gently press another pretzel on top to form a sandwich.

5. Freeze the tray for 10–15 minutes to set.

6. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts.

7. Dip each sandwich halfway or fully in melted chocolate.

8. Place on parchment and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

9. Add crushed pretzels or drizzle with white chocolate if using.

10. Chill until chocolate sets and serve or store.

Notes

Make sure the caramel is just softened, not melted, before pressing.

Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and smoother coating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 95
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 2mg

Keywords: no bake, caramel dessert, chocolate pretzel snack, holiday treat, quick dessert