Description
Irresistible Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars blend sweet and salty sensations into one delectable treat. Chocolate lovers will savor rich layers of caramel, pretzels, and chocolate that create a perfect harmony of indulgent flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mini pretzel twists
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 11 ounces (312 grams) Kraft Caramel Bits
Seasoning:
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage and minimal overhang.
- Create the chocolate foundation by carefully melting chocolate chips in short microwave bursts, stirring between intervals to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Construct the base layer by spreading the molten chocolate evenly across the parchment, then methodically arranging pretzel twists in a uniform pattern, allowing gentle overlapping.
- Transform caramel bits into a luscious sauce by combining with water and microwaving, stirring meticulously until achieving a glossy, pourable texture.
- Artfully cascade the warm caramel over the pretzel-studded chocolate surface, ensuring comprehensive and consistent coverage.
- Enhance the dessert by drizzling the remaining melted chocolate across the caramel layer, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Elevate the flavor profile by delicately sprinkling sea salt, distributing crystals to provide perfect seasoning and textural contrast.
- Chill the creation in the refrigerator until completely set and firm, allowing flavors to meld and structure to stabilize.
- Segment the hardened treat into rustic pieces, ready to be savored and shared.
Notes
- Prepare parchment paper with careful attention to smooth out any wrinkles for an even chocolate base.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor that melts smoothly and creates a luxurious texture.
- Choose thick, sturdy pretzels that won’t become soggy when layered with caramel and chocolate, ensuring a satisfying crunch.
- Control caramel consistency by stirring frequently during microwaving,
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg