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Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe

Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe

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5.1 from 15 reviews
  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with crunchy pretzels, smooth semi-sweet chocolate, and gooey caramel. Ideal for a quick treat or dessert, these bars are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Layer

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Pretzel Layer

  • 8 ounces mini pretzel twists (approximately half of a 16-ounce bag)

Caramel Layer

  • 11 ounces Kraft Caramel Bits (or homemade caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Finishing Touch

  • Flake finishing salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Melt base chocolate: Gently melt 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave on low heat, stirring every 15 seconds until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  3. Spread chocolate and add pretzels: Evenly spread the melted chocolate over the parchment paper. Immediately arrange the mini pretzel twists over the chocolate, allowing them to overlap slightly. Gently press them into the chocolate so they stick.
  4. Melt caramel: Place the caramel bits and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt on high for 2 minutes according to the package instructions. Stir thoroughly until smooth.
  5. Drizzle caramel: Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the pretzel layer, covering all pretzels.
  6. Melt remaining chocolate: Melt the remaining 4 ounces of chocolate chips and drizzle over the caramel layer to create a decorative topping.
  7. Add finishing salt: Sprinkle flake finishing salt generously over the top to enhance flavor with a salty crunch.
  8. Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled bars until completely hardened, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  9. Serve: Once set, cut or tear the bars into pieces as desired. Enjoy your sweet and salty treat!

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Ensure pretzels are fresh and crispy for the best crunch.
  • Caramel bits can be substituted with homemade caramel if preferred.
  • Sprinkling flaky sea salt enhances the contrast between sweet and salty flavors.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Adjust caramel drizzle amount to taste, adding more or less for sweetness preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake, Microwave melting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: salted chocolate caramel pretzel bars, no-bake dessert, easy chocolate bars, sweet and salty snack

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