Description
Easy Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites are a delightful sweet and salty snack. This no-bake recipe coats crunchy pretzels in rich homemade caramel and flaky sea salt for a quick, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (10-12 oz) pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pretzels on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up.
- Return to low heat and stir until smooth and combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the warm caramel evenly over the pretzels.
- Sprinkle with additional sea salt.
- Let the caramel set completely, about 30 minutes, before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a smoother caramel, warm the heavy cream slightly before adding it to the sugar mixture.
- You can use any type of pretzel you prefer, but twists and sticks work well for coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approx. 150-180
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-150mg
- Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 2-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Approx. 0-1g
- Protein: Approx. 1-2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-25mg