Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark: Your Ultimate Sweet & Salty Fix
Indulge in the delightful combination of crunchy pretzels, rich chocolate, and gooey salted caramel with this easy-to-make Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet gift, this treat will satisfy your cravings for sweet and salty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces high-quality chocolate (semi-sweet, dark, milk, or white)
- 3–4 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup soft caramels (like Kraft Caramels) or thick caramel sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for melting caramels)
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line a large baking sheet (about 10×15 inches) with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
- Arrange the Pretzels: Spread the pretzels evenly over the parchment paper in a single layer, covering most of the surface.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Pour the Chocolate: Carefully pour the melted chocolate over the pretzels and spread it evenly to cover all the pretzels.
- Melt and Drizzle the Caramel: Melt the soft caramels with a tablespoon or two of milk or cream in a microwave-safe bowl, then drizzle the warm caramel over the chocolate-covered pretzels.
- Sprinkle with Sea Salt: While the caramel is still wet, generously sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate and caramel are completely firm.
- Break into Pieces: Lift the parchment paper off the baking sheet and break the bark into irregular pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: To prevent soggy pretzels, store the bark in an airtight container and ensure the caramel isn't too hot when drizzling. For clean breaks, make sure the bark is completely firm before breaking it.