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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 36 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars combine salty pretzels with a buttery caramel layer and a rich chocolate topping, creating a delicious sweet and salty treat that is perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert. With a crispy pretzel base, gooey caramel, and smooth melted chocolate, these bars are easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Pretzel Base

  • 4 cups mini pretzel twists

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange pretzels: Spread the 4 cups of mini pretzel twists evenly in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet, fully covering the surface.
  3. Make the caramel: In a small pot, melt 1 cup butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, continue stirring and boiling for 3 minutes to create a bubbly caramel sauce.
  4. Coat pretzels with caramel: Pour the hot caramel sauce evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheet. Don’t worry if some areas seem uncovered, as the caramel will spread evenly during baking.
  5. Bake caramel pretzels: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the caramel is fully bubbling across the entire sheet, signaling the pretzels are well coated and caramelized.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Remove the sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer.
  7. Melt and spread chocolate: Return the baking sheet to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the chocolate chips. Then, use a spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel-coated pretzels.
  8. Chill to set: Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill the bars for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate and caramel to fully set.
  9. Cut and serve: Once set, remove the bars from the freezer. Lift them off the baking sheet by peeling off the aluminum foil. Break apart or cut into approximately 36 squares using a large knife. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
  • Use full-fat butter for best caramel texture and flavor.
  • Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks or other types of chocolate based on preference.
  • For easier cutting, let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Make sure to stir caramel constantly during boiling to prevent burning.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approx.)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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