These caramel pretzel bars are so good! They’re easy, crunchy, the perfect sweet and salty combo, and vegetarian-friendly.
Total Time
1hr 30min
0.0
0 Ratings
Author: Food by Maria
Servings:
10
Ingredients
•
1/2
cup
Unsalted Vegan Butter
, room temperature
•
1
cup
All-Purpose Flour
•
4
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
2
Tbsp
Honey
•
1
dash
Sea Salt
•
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
•
1
can
(320 g)
Condensed Coconut Milk
•
4
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
4
Tbsp
Honey
•
4
Tbsp
Vegan Butter
•
2
handfuls
Mini Pretzels
, crushed
•
1
cup
Vegan Chocolate Chips
•
1
Tbsp
Coconut Oil
•
1
Tbsp
Sea Salt Flakes
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a 9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Leave overhang on all sides for easy pan removal. Set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix the Unsalted Vegan Butter (1/2 cup) together till smooth, around 1 minute.
3.
To the bowl, add the All-Purpose Flour (1 cup), Brown Sugar (4 Tbsp), Honey (2 Tbsp), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp), and Sea Salt (1 dash). Mix for 1-2 minutes. The mixture should be crumbly.
4.
Using your hands form a ball and transfer it to the lined baking sheet. Flatten the mixture by pressing tightly into the pan. Now, add the Mini Pretzels (2 handfuls) pieces evenly on top. Bake for 20 minutes and let it cool completely before adding the next layer.
5.
To a small pot, add the Condensed Coconut Milk (1 can), Brown Sugar (4 Tbsp), and Honey (4 Tbsp). Cook on low heat, whisking consistently to avoid burning. The caramel will become brown and rich looking, just keep whisking. Once it starts to bubble, shut off the heat, and add in the Vegan Butter (4 Tbsp). Stir till combined and then pour over the completely cooled shortbread pretzel base layer.
6.
Melt the Vegan Chocolate Chips (1 cup) and Coconut Oil (1 Tbsp) in a small pot, on low low heat. Stir just until melted then remove from heat and continue to combine. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled caramel and top it with big Sea Salt Flakes (1 Tbsp).
7.
Place in the fridge to cool completely.
8.
Using the overhanging parchment, remove the bars and cut them into slices.
Author's Notes
You can use white sugar in place of brown sugar. Coconut sugar works fine too!
This recipe also works fine with regular butter.
To speed up the cooling process you can add the 9-inch tray into the fridge between layer preparation.
Lasts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
306
FAT
14.6 g
PROTEIN
2.5 g
CARBS
41.4 g
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