Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
These crunchy chocolate caramel pretzel bars work wonders at family gatherings or as holiday goodies. Just four ingredients create amazing sweet-salty magic. Check it out now.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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4 cups mini pretzel twists
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 325°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and give it a quick spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Lay out the mini pretzel twists in one flat layer across your baking sheet, making sure they cover the whole area.
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Put your butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Keep stirring as you bring it to a boil. Let it bubble for 3 minutes while you stir non-stop until you get a nice, smooth caramel sauce.
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Drizzle the hot caramel all over your pretzels, trying to cover as many as you can. Don't worry if you miss some spots – they'll get filled in when it bakes.
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Pop the pan in the oven and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes. You'll know it's done when the caramel is bubbling all over the sheet.
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Take the pan out and quickly scatter your chocolate chips evenly on top of the hot caramel pretzels. Put it back in the oven for just 1 to 2 minutes so the chocolate gets soft.
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Use a spatula to carefully spread the melty chocolate into an even layer covering all the caramel-coated pretzels.
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Stick the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set everything up. Then pull it out, peel off the foil, and break or cut your treat into pieces however you like.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Make sure your chocolate is completely melted before you start spreading it, or you might tear through the sticky caramel underneath.