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Do you love chocolate turtles? We do for sure! We usually enjoy them the most around the holidays but last week I had a huge craving for these sweet caramel treats and decided to come up with a new and very simple version to make on days when I need a little chocolate and a little caramel! This is delicious and simple to make as there are only four ingredients needed!

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Let’s make no-bake chocolate turtle bars recipe

These are so easy, my 12-year-old son made a batch himself and they turned out perfectly! Guess what else, they only take three or four ingredients to make and you likely have them all on hand in your kitchen now!

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No-Bake Chocolate Turtle Bars ingredients

1 Bag of Milk Chocolate Chips
1 Bag of Caramel Pieces
2 Cups Pretzels
Sea Salt (optional but delicious)

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Instructions to make no-bake chocolate turtle bars

Step 1

Start by melting a bag of chocolate chips in the microwave on a high heat until smooth.

Step 2

Pour the chocolate mixture out on a cookie sheet that’s covered with parchment paper. Smooth it into a large rectangle. Layer the pretzels on top and slightly push into the chocolate.

Step 3

Next, melt the caramel before spreading on top of the pretzels.

Step 4

Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel and sprinkle the sea salt on top.

Step 5

Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until hardened.

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Step 6

Cut into bars or break into pieces. Enjoy!

how to serve no-bake chocolate turtle bars

These No-Bake Chocolate Turtle Bars are a great Christmas gift idea for neighbors, friends and teachers too. Find a cute tin and make a batch to package up and give out. It’s a delicious homemade gift idea that doesn’t get much easier to make! Add a few mini chocolate chip cookies and your friends will be in heaven!

Yield: 12 slices

Simple No-Bake Chocolate Turtle Bars Recipe

Name: Simple No-Bake Chocolate Turtle Bars Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: dessert
Ingredients: 1 Bag of Milk Chocolate Chips; 1 Bag of Caramel Pieces; 2 Cups Pretzels; Sea Salt (optional but delicious)

These chocolate turtle bars are so simple to make. There are only 4 ingredients needed that are most readily available in your kitchen. The best part... it's no-bake!

Prep Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 35 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

1 Bag of Milk Chocolate Chips
1 Bag of Caramel Pieces
2 Cups Pretzels
Sea Salt (optional but delicious)

Instructions

Start by melting a bag of chocolate chips in the microwave on a high heat until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture out on a cookie sheet that’s covered with parchment paper. Smooth it into a large rectangle. Layer the pretzels on top and slightly push into the chocolate.
Next, melt the caramel before spreading on top of the pretzels.
Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel and sprinkle the sea salt on top.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until hardened.
Cut into bars or break into pieces. Enjoy!