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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 1216 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious combination of sweet caramel and chocolate on a crispy pretzel crust, perfect for potlucks and dessert cravings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pretzels
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with foil or parchment, leaving an overhang.
  2. Combine crushed pretzels, brown sugar, melted butter, and all-purpose flour; press into the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until set.
  3. Melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour over the warm crust and chill briefly in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate chips with unsalted butter over a double boiler or in the microwave. Spread chocolate over the caramel and sprinkle with chopped pretzels and sea salt.
  5. Chill for 2 hours before lifting from the pan and cutting into bars.

Notes

For best results, chill fully before cutting and consider using a serrated knife for clean cuts.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg