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Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful bars combining crunchy pretzels, sweet caramel, and rich chocolate for a perfect sweet and salty treat.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • Sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the pretzel sticks evenly in the bottom of the dish.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the pretzels and gently stir to coat.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  7. Drizzle caramel sauce over the melted chocolate.
  8. Allow to cool, then sprinkle with sea salt.
  9. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

These bars can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: caramel treats, pretzel bars, sweet and salty dessert