Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
This sweet-and-salty bark combines crunchy pretzels, smooth chocolate, and rich caramel for an easy treat perfect for snacking or gifting.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzels twists or sticks
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels unwrapped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips milk, dark, or mixed
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the pretzels evenly over the lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits or unwrapped caramels with heavy cream.
- Heat the caramel mixture in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the warm caramel evenly over the pretzels.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
- Allow chocolate chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread melted chocolate into an even layer.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the warm chocolate layer to taste.
- Refrigerate the bark for at least 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Break the set bark into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Combine dark and milk chocolate for balanced sweetness.
- Add vanilla or cinnamon to caramel for extra flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts or toffee bits before chocolate sets for crunch.
- Store bark in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for firmer texture.