Pretzel Bark Candy
Pretzel Bark Candy combines crunchy mini pretzels with a buttery brown sugar base, topped with melted white chocolate and colorful rainbow sprinkles. The process involves cooking the sugar and butter to create a toffee-like layer over the pretzels, then baking to set the coating before adding the white chocolate. The final texture is a mix of salty crunch from the pretzels and creamy sweetness from the chocolate, with an optional dark chocolate drizzle for added contrast. This bark is ideal for snacking or gifting during holidays and can be broken into pieces once chilled.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 to 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% 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.