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Caramel Pretzel Bars


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A perfect sweet-and-salty treat with a buttery pretzel base, gooey caramel layer, and a chocolate topping that snaps when chilled.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (14 oz) bag of soft caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Chopped pretzels for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pulse pretzels in a food processor until fine.
  2. Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and sugar.
  3. Press mixture into a parchment-lined 9×13 pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes.
  4. Melt soft caramels with heavy cream over low heat until smooth, then pour over crust.
  5. Cool slightly, then melt chocolate chips and spread over caramel.
  6. Chill until set, then sprinkle with chopped pretzels and flaky sea salt.
  7. Cut into bars and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Press the crust firmly and consider chilling for at least 30 minutes before cutting for clean slices.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg