Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with The Best Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark. This easy-to-make dessert features crunchy pretzels coated in rich caramel and topped with a smooth chocolate layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caramel thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
- Quickly pour the hot caramel evenly over the pretzels, ensuring they are well coated.
- Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let them sit for a minute to soften, then spread evenly with a spatula to create a chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle a little extra sea salt over the chocolate layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the bark is firm and set.
- Once firm, break the salted caramel pretzel bark into pieces.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Ensure the caramel is poured over the pretzels while hot for best coating.
- Store the finished pretzel bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg