Description
No-Bake Sweet Heat Caramel Pretzel Bars are a delightful treat that combines the crunchiness of pretzels with the creaminess of almond butter and the sweetness of maple syrup, enhanced by a surprising kick from cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix the pretzel sticks, almond butter, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the pretzel mixture into the dish evenly.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed pretzel mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows and chopped pecans on top, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set, then cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with different nut butters or toppings.
- Ensure the bars are fully set before cutting for best results.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Sweet Heat, Caramel, Pretzel Bars, Dessert