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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

Irresistible Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars You’ll Love to Make

Irresistible Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars combine crunchy pretzel, smooth caramel, and rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups pretzels crushed into coarse crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
For the Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark/white chocolate
  • sea salt optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush pretzels into coarse crumbs and mix with melted butter and brown sugar. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan and cook until smooth and bubbling. Pour over the crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and pour over the caramel layer. Spread evenly.
  4. Refrigerate again for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is firm.
  5. Cut into bars and serve, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a flavorful enhancement, sprinkle sea salt on top of the chocolate layer before it sets. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

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