Grandma Doris always called this her 4 ingredient sweet and salty secret. I finally learned her trick and the pan disappears from the picnic table in

you only have unsalted pretzels, add a small pinch of fine salt to the crushed pretzels when you mix them with the melted butter to keep that classic sweet-and-salty contrast Grandma Doris loved. You can also vary the texture by crushing the pretzels more finely for a firmer, cookie-like crust or leaving larger chunks for extra crunch.

For a thicker caramel layer, increase the caramel sauce to 1 1/2 cups, but be sure to chill fully so the bars slice cleanly. If your caramel sauce is very loose, simmer