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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars are a delightful combination of sweet and salty, perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (200g) mini pretzels
  • 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 2 cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and arrange mini pretzels in a single layer.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and half of the sea salt flakes.
  5. Immediately pour caramel evenly over the pretzels in the pan.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let sit for 2 minutes until softened, then spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle remaining sea salt flakes over the chocolate.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely set.
  9. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • For a crunchier texture, leave the pretzels out of the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.
  • Feel free to add nuts for an extra crunch!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg