These Caramel Pretzel Sandwiches are a sweet, salty, and easy 4th of July treat. These are perfect to make with kids! A no-bake recipe that comes together quickly and adds a patriotic color to your dessert table during fireworks or backyard games, you’ll want to make a double (or triple) batch for summer picnics! I serve mine in this affordable bowl so the colors really pop!
I serve mine in these bowls and they’re gone in minutes. They really are that good.
How to Make 4th of July Caramel Pretzel Sandwiches
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. Start by laying out your pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Cut your caramels into thirds! Place one piece on a pretzel, then top it with another pretzel to make a cute little sandwich.
3. Melt your candy melts using the defrost setting on your microwave (half power). I do 2 minutes, then 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until it’s smooth.
4. Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted candy, then place it back on the parchment paper.
5. Sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles while the candy is still melty so they stick!
Serve and Enjoy!
Let them set, and that’s it! You’ve got a sweet-and-salty 4th of July treats.
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For Bake Sale!
These Caramel Pretzel Sandwiches are easy to make in big batches, which makes them perfect for a bake sale treat. Just pop a few into clear treat bags or small boxes, tie them with a ribbon, and you’ve got the cutest patriotic snack ready to sell!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use soft caramels: Sea salt caramels work best because they’re soft and easy to cut and press between pretzels. Hard caramels won’t melt or sandwich well.
- Microwave candy melts slowly: Use half power or defrost mode to avoid burning the melts. Stir between intervals for smooth dipping.
- Add the sprinkles right after dipping—once the candy coating sets, the sprinkles won’t stick.
- Before stacking or packing them for a party or bake sale, make sure the candy coating is fully hardened.
- For storing, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in layers separated by parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
4th of July Caramel Pretzel Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 bag of square Snaps pretzels
- 2 bags of sea salt caramels
- 1 bag of Sweet Tooth Fairy blue candy melts (or any blue candy melts you love)
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Start by laying out your pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut your caramels into thirds! Place one piece on a pretzel, then top it with another pretzel to make a cute little sandwich.
- Melt your candy melts using the defrost setting on your microwave (half power). I do 2 minutes, then 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until it's smooth.
- Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted candy, then place it back on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles while the candy is still melty so they stick!
- Let them set, and that’s it! You’ve got a sweet-and-salty 4th of July treats.
Check Out More 4th of July Treat Recipe Ideas!
Red, White & Blue Saltine Bark
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars