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Indulgent Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars


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4.9 from 125 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These indulgent bars perfectly balance sweet and salty, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust and gooey caramel center.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pretzel sticks and melted butter, mixing well until the pretzels are evenly coated. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, then pour it over the pretzel crust.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel layer, drizzle caramel sauce on top, and sprinkle sea salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar. Experiment with different types of chocolate for a fun twist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg