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Get the Recipe: Pretzel Crack

This pretzel crack recipe is crunchy, creamy and chocolaty! It has the best sweet and salty flavors. This recipe requires only a few ingredients and few minutes to make. It is especially great for the Christmas holiday season!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups pretzels regular or gluten free
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup Melted chocolate
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

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  1. First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the pretzels in one even layer in pan.
  3. In a small saucepan, add butter and light brown sugar.
  4. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove caramel from heat. Pour over pretzels.
  6. Then, place pan in oven. Bake for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven. Pour over melted chocolate.
  8. Carefully spread chocolate into one even layer. Top with sprinkles if desired.
  9. Place pan in freezer for at least 15 minutes or until hardened.
  10. Finally, remove pan from freezer. Break bark into bite sized pieces.

Notes

  • Use gluten free or regular pretzels.  Or, consider using saltine crackers.
  • I recommend using unsalted butter.  The pretzels provide enough salt.
  • Constantly stir the caramel sauce as it cooks.  It can easily burn if left unattended.
  • Caramel will start to bubble and thicken up.  See photos above for reference.  Do not burn.
  • Freeze for at least 15 minutes.  This is the bare minimum.  At this point, the caramel will still be a little sticky and soft.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 205mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.