Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
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4.9
Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
Description
Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars start with semi-sweet chocolate melted and spread onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Mini pretzels are gently pressed into the chocolate while still warm to embed a crunchy layer. Melted caramel is then drizzled over the pretzels, adding a sticky, sweet layer that complements the saltiness.
Additional melted chocolate is drizzled on top, and the bars are finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. The salt enhances the overall flavor and contrasts the sweetness. The bars are refrigerated until fully hardened, ensuring a firm texture that can be cut or torn into pieces.
These bars provide a textured and flavorful snack or dessert combining smooth chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and soft caramel. They are suitable for serving chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce package chocolate chips good quality chocolate divided into pieces (I like ghiardelli best for melting, semi-sweet
- 8 ounces mini pretzels half of a regular 16-ounce bag, twists
- 11 ounce bags caramel bits or homemade caramel, Kraft brand
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate chips gently in the microwave (on low heat, stirring every 15 seconds) until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate evenly over the parchment. Immediately add the pretzel twists over the top (it's ok if they overlap!) and gently press them into the chocolate.
- Add caramel bits to a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water and melt according to package instructions (on high for 2 minutes). Stir well and drizzle the melted caramel over the top of all of the pretzels.
- Melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate and drizzle over the caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Refrigerate until hardened.
- Cut or tear into pieces, Enjoy!
Notes
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for melting to ensure a smooth finish.
- Drizzle caramel carefully to cover pretzels evenly but not overly thick.
- Refrigerate until bars are fully set before cutting to maintain shape.
- Sea salt sprinkled on top balances sweetness with a savory note.
- For variation, try adding nuts or different types of pretzels in the layers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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