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Best Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars Recipe You’ll Love

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These Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy. With a pretzel crust, gooey caramel layer, and rich chocolate topping, they are sure to become your new favorite treat!

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mini pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 ounces soft caramels (approximately 50–55 individual caramels)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Sea salt flakes (Optional, but highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, finely crush about 4 cups of mini pretzels. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and add it along with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the crushed pretzels. Mix thoroughly until the pretzel crumbs are evenly coated.
  3. Press the pretzel mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Unwrap about 14 ounces of soft caramels and place them in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream (or milk) and heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth, about 8-12 minutes.
  5. Pour the warm caramel evenly over the cooled pretzel crust and spread it to the edges. While the caramel is still warm, scatter another 1 to 1 1/2 cups of whole mini pretzels over the caramel layer and gently press them down.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pretzel and caramel layers, spreading it gently. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate.
  8. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the layers are completely set. Once chilled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into desired sizes.

Nutrition

Keywords: For best results, use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Don't rush the caramel melting process; low heat is key. Consider using high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.

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