Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars
These Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors in every bite. They start with a buttery pretzel crust layered with gooey caramel, smooth melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect finishing touch.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 11 oz caramel bits
- 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups of semi-sweet milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until the pretzels are coated. Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the caramel bits and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the pretzel crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Milk chocolate or dark chocolate can be substituted for semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- If the bars are too hard to slice, warm the knife up under hot water and slice.
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