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chocolate caramel pretzel bars stacked
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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars are a holiday dessert that tastes like a million bucks. Christmas Crack with pretzels is always a favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate caramel pretzel bars
Servings: 30
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole pretzels
  • 1 cup crushed pretzel pieces
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 10 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the 3 cups of whole pretzels over to cover the pan evenly
  • Add butter and brown sugar to a sauce pan and bring to a boil
  • Boil 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick
  • Pour over pretzels and us a rubber spatula to spread it out
  • Place pan in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 4 - 5 minutes, until edges are bubbly
  • Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle on the whole bag of chocolate chips on top
  • Allow chocolate chips to sit for 5 minutes and melt, then use a rubber spoon or spatula to spread the chocolate out to cover the pretzels
  • Sprinkle the crushed pretzels on top of the melted chocolate
  • Place pan in fridge or freezer until set, around an hour or two.
  • Once hardened, use your hands to break the bars into pieces
  • Store leftovers in an airtight bag in the freezer until ready to eat

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg