Crunchy Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
A quick and easy homemade treat combining buttery caramel, crunchy pretzels, dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mini pretzels or broken pretzel sticks
- 1 ½ cups soft caramel candies (about 200g), unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or bars, chopped
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread the pretzels evenly across the lined baking sheet in a mostly single layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel candies and heavy cream. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring well each time until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the pretzels and gently spread with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the baking sheet for about 10 minutes until the caramel firms up slightly.
- Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel-coated pretzels and spread evenly with an offset spatula or spoon.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the chocolate layer immediately.
- Allow the bark to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Lift the bark off the parchment and break into irregular chunks. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
If the bark feels too soft, chill longer. If chocolate seizes during melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to smooth it out. Use room temperature ingredients for best melting and setting results. Break bark by hand for rustic chunks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 ounces (56 g
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 3
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