Salted Pretzel S’mores Bars
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Salted Pretzel S’mores Bars
Description
The recipe starts by melting butter and marshmallows in the microwave until smooth, then stirring in finely chopped dark and milk chocolates and vanilla extract to form a creamy chocolate-marshmallow base. Crisped rice cereal and a mix of whole and crushed salted pretzels are folded in gently to maintain texture and evenly coat the mix. This sticky blend is pressed into a lined baking dish and refrigerated until firm.
Once chilled, the bars are topped with mini marshmallows and placed under a hot broiler for a brief period to toast the marshmallows lightly, creating a golden, bubbly topping reminiscent of classic s’mores but with added salty crunch from the pretzels. The contrast of textures and flavors defines the bars.
The bars can be sliced for snacks or dessert and are suitable for gatherings where familiar sweet and salty combinations are appreciated. The chilling step ensures they hold shape when cut.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 4 ounces milk chocolate finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels some crushed, some not, salted, twists
- 6 ounces mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until the butter and marshmallows are melted and smooth. Stir in the chocolate until smooth. If necessary, you can microwave one more time, but you don’t want the chocolate to seize, so try to stir for a few minutes until it melts. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold the cereal and pretzels in with a large spatula. This will take a few minutes because it’s super sticky and you don’t want to totally crush all the cereal. Make sure it’s all coated evenly. Press the mixture in the lined baking dish and even out the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Remove the bars from the fridge and immediately cover the top with mini marshmallows. Heat the broiler in your over to high. Set the bars under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching the entire time, until they are golden and bubbly. Remove the dish from the oven. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into squares. Some of the marshmallow might be gooey but slowly and gently slice through it. Serve the bars immediately!
Notes
- This recipe is adapted slightly from a Good Housekeeping autumn magazine version to suit home kitchens.
- Using a mix of crushed and whole pretzels preserves crunch while incorporating saltiness throughout the bars.
- Broil the marshmallow topping carefully and watch closely to avoid burning.
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Overall Rating
5
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