Description
Indulge in the irresistible blend of sweet and salty flavors with these Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars! Easy to make and utterly addictive, this no-bake dessert is perfect for satisfying your cravings. With crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, these bars are a true delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
2 cups pretzels, crushed
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread crushed pretzels evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla, and pour caramel over pretzels.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until caramel is golden brown.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot caramel and let them melt. Spread evenly.
- Optionally, sprinkle sea salt over chocolate.
- Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels.
Adjust saltiness by using salted or unsalted butter.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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