No-Bake Pretzel Millionaire Bars
Sam Cooks Kindness
This easy twist on a Millionaire Bar will have you drooling! Chocolate no-bake shortbread base with a creamy Peanut Butter Caramel center, crunchy salty kick of pretzels and covered with chocolate!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Party Dish
Chocolate "Shortbread"
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
Peanut Butter "Caramel"
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup dairy free dark chocolate chips 2 oz (I like Enjoy Life brand)
- ½ tablespoon refined coconut oil
- ½ cup pretzels pieces or whole
- sprinkle of jimmies optional topping
Chocolate Shortbread
In a mixing bowl add almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and cacao powder and mix till fully combined.
Add mixture to the base of your prepare loaf pan and press out using lightly damp hands or back of spoon, until bottom is completely covered and as even as possible.
Place pan in freezer to chill while you prepare Peanut Butter Caramel.
Peanut Butter Caramel
In clean mixing bowl, add melted coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Remove shortbread from the freezer and top with caramel sauce. Smooth out with spoon or spatula to cover entire base
Top caramel with pretzels (Can alternatively add pretzels on top of chocolate layer if you desire)
Place back in freezer and chill for about 10-15 minutes, until caramel is just set.
Chocolate Layer
Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to microwave safe dish and microwave for 30 seconds. (Note: You could also do this step in a small pot on the stove, melting on low and stirring constantly)
Stir well, Microwave for 15 second intervals, mixing well between until mixture is melted and smooth.
Remove bars from freezer and pour chocolate over top in a even layer. (Top with pretzels (and/or jimmies), if you haven't already)
Freeze for about 30 minutes to allow bars to fully set.
Remove from freezer, use parchment to remove millionaire bars from dish and carefully cut into 8-12 squares, depending on desired size.
Enjoy! Store leftovers in a container in the fridge. Best eaten within 3 days.