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Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe

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This Caramel Pretzel Bark combines salty pretzel sticks with a rich, buttery caramel coating and a decadent drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, this sweet and salty treat is perfect for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups pretzel sticks (Use stick pretzels for best results)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (for sweet caramel flavor)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances the flavor)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted for drizzling)
  • Sea salt (to taste, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, making sure it is large enough to hold all the pretzels in a single layer.
  2. Make Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring to develop the caramel.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat, then carefully stir in the vanilla extract—be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
  4. Coat Pretzels: Place the pretzel sticks in a large bowl and pour the caramel mixture over them. Gently stir to coat all the pretzels evenly with the caramel.
  5. Spread Pretzels: Spread the caramel-coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Drizzle Chocolate: Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pretzels on the baking sheet.
  8. Add Sea Salt: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle sea salt evenly over the top to enhance the sweet and salty contrast.
  9. Set the Bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the caramel pretzel bark is fully set and firm to the touch.
  10. Serve: Once set, break the bark into pieces of desired size and enjoy as a delicious sweet and salty snack.

Notes

  • Using stick pretzels ensures the caramel coats evenly for the best texture.
  • Be careful when adding vanilla extract as the hot caramel mixture can bubble vigorously.
  • For a variation, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the bark crisp.
  • Adjust the amount of sea salt according to your taste for a subtler or stronger salty contrast.

Keywords: caramel pretzel bark, caramel pretzel chocolate bark, easy caramel dessert, sweet and salty snack, chocolate drizzled pretzels

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