Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
These Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are sweet and salty snacks that are easy to make with kids. It’s a no-bake sweet treat recipe that is great for after-school snacks, fall treats, and bake sales. Ready in no time!
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They’re the perfect balance of flavors, with caramel and chocolate melting over a crunchy pretzel base, topped with a juicy apple cube.
Serve them with my Pumpkin Muffins or Pecan Pie Fudge Bites for a complete fall-inspired treat.
How to Make Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
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!
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.
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!
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Keep an eye on the caramel in the oven—10–15 minutes is usually perfect. You want it soft and gooey, not totally melted or hard.
- To keep apple cubes from browning, soak them in a little lemon juice or salt water for a few minutes and pat dry before placing on the caramel.
- Melt chocolate on low heat or in short microwave bursts to avoid burning. A piping bag or zip-top bag works best for neat drizzles.
- Chopped peanuts are optional, but they add a nice crunch. You can swap for walnuts, pecans, or skip them if you prefer.
- Let the bites cool completely before serving so the caramel sets and the apple stays in place.
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
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!
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