If you’re looking for a snack that checks all the boxes—sweet, salty, crunchy, and just a bit fruity—these Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are about to become your new favorite treat.

They’re the perfect balance of flavors, with caramel and chocolate melting over a crunchy pretzel base, topped with a juicy apple cube. Whether you’re prepping snacks for a party, game night, or just satisfying a late-night craving, this recipe has you covered.

How to Make Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

50 pretzel snaps
50 Kraft’s caramel squares
3 granny smith apples
¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers

Step by Step Guide

1. Set your oven to 275°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Lay your pretzel snaps on the tray, making sure they’re spaced out.

3. Place a caramel square on top of each pretzel.

4. Slide that tray into the oven for about 10-15 minutes, just until the caramel softens. Be careful not to over-bake! You want the caramel to be gooey and soft, not a total melty mess.

5. While the caramel is doing its thing in the oven, core and cube your granny smith apples into 1-inch pieces. To keep them from turning brown, soak the apple cubes in lemon juice or salt water for a few minutes, then pat them dry.

6. When the pretzels and caramel come out of the oven, quickly press an apple cube onto each caramel pretzel. This will help the apple stick to the warm caramel.

7. Melt your chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe piping bag, using the defrost or low setting to prevent burning. Once melted and smooth, snip the tip of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the caramel pretzel bites.

8. Sprinkle chopped peanuts (or your choice of nuts) over the drizzled chocolate before it sets.

8. Allow the bites to cool completely so everything can set, and you’re ready to dig in!

While these treats are best enjoyed the same day, you can store them at room temperature for a few hours. Just be mindful that the apples might start releasing moisture, making the pretzels a little less crisp over time. And trust me—you won’t want to refrigerate them, as the caramel will harden and the pretzels could turn stale.

And there you have it! These Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are easy to make, fun to eat, and absolutely perfect for any occasion. So, what are you waiting for? Grab those ingredients and whip up a batch—you’ll be snacking in no time!

Ingredients

50 pretzel snaps
50 Kraft’s caramel squares
3 granny smith apples
¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

Set your oven to 275°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Lay your pretzel snaps on the tray, making sure they’re spaced out. Place a caramel square on top of each pretzel.
Slide that tray into the oven for about 10-15 minutes, just until the caramel softens. Be careful not to over-bake! You want the caramel to be gooey and soft, not a total melty mess.
While the caramel is doing its thing in the oven, core and cube your granny smith apples into 1-inch pieces. To keep them from turning brown, soak the apple cubes in lemon juice or salt water for a few minutes, then pat them dry.
When the pretzels and caramel come out of the oven, quickly press an apple cube onto each caramel pretzel. This will help the apple stick to the warm caramel.
Melt your chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe piping bag, using the defrost or low setting to prevent burning. Once melted and smooth, snip the tip of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the caramel pretzel bites.
Sprinkle chopped peanuts (or your choice of nuts) over the drizzled chocolate before it sets.
Allow the bites to cool completely so everything can set, and you’re ready to dig in!