Pretzel Bark Candy
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4.4
Pretzel Bark Candy
Description
Pretzel Bark Candy starts by layering mini pretzels on a foil-lined pan, then pouring a hot mixture of butter and light brown sugar over them. Baking melts the sugar mixture into a toffee coating around the pretzels. After a brief cool-down, melted white chocolate is spread on top and sprinkled with rainbow decorations. The confection is chilled until firm, allowing the contrasting textures of crisp pretzels, crunchy caramel coating, and smooth chocolate to meld. A dark chocolate drizzle can be added for visual appeal and flavor depth. The bark is cut into pieces for sharing or serving.
The saltiness of the pretzels balances the sugary caramel and white chocolate layers, creating a treat that combines sweet and salty flavors. The use of rainbow sprinkles adds a festive touch to the otherwise simple ingredients. The process leverages baking and chilling to build layers of flavor and changing textures, from crisp and crunchy to creamy and smooth.
Once cooled and set, the bark can be enjoyed as a snack at parties, during holidays, or as a sweet gift. Proper storage is important to maintain texture; the recipe suggests keeping the bark at room temperature in an airtight container to preserve the crispness of the pretzels and the snap of the chocolate.
Make sure to coat the pretzels evenly with the butter and sugar mixture, and do not skip the chilling step after adding the white chocolate to ensure the bark sets correctly. The optional dark chocolate drizzle can be done carefully once the white chocolate layer has fully firmed up. This recipe is best served within several days to retain the ideal textures.
Ingredients
- 6 cups pretzels mini
- 1 cup butter salted
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips or finely chopped bars
- ½ cup Rainbow sprinkles
- dark chocolate for drizzling, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread the pretzels evenly onto the foil (it's okay if they overlap).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, then pour directly (and evenly) over the pretzels.
- Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In the top of a double boiler, melt the white chocolate over simmering water, stirring constantly. When it's just melted, remove from the heat and carefully spread on top of the pretzels. Sprinkle the white chocolate evenly with the rainbow sprinkles.
- Refrigerate the pretzel bark in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chocolate is set. (If desired, drizzle with dark chocolate. Refrigerate for an additional 15 to 20 minutes afterward.)
- Bread or cut into pieces and serve. The bark can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use salted butter as specified to contribute to the sweet and salty balance of the bark.
- Ensure the brown sugar and butter mixture boils for the full 2 minutes to achieve the right toffee consistency.
- Spread the white chocolate evenly over slightly cooled pretzels for a smooth top layer.
- Refrigerate the bark to set the chocolate thoroughly before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Store in an airtight container to retain crispness and prevent the chocolate from melting or blooming.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12to 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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