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Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars

Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars Recipe


  • Author: Frida
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

A delicious layered dessert bar featuring chocolate, pretzels, and caramel topped with optional sea salt.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 11.5 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces miniature pretzel twists
  • 11 ounces Kraft Caramel Bits
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Melt the Chocolate
  4. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and well combined.
  5. Create Chocolate Base
  6. Pour the melted chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
  7. Add Pretzels
  8. Sprinkle the pretzel twists evenly over the chocolate base. Gently press them down to ensure they adhere.
  9. Add Caramel
  10. Melt the caramel bits according to package instructions. Pour the melted caramel over the pretzel layer, spreading it evenly.
  11. Set and Finish
  12. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Once set, sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional). Cut into desired sizes.

Notes

These nutrition values are approximate calculations based on:

  • The butter content (2 sticks divided by 16 servings)
  • Brown sugar (2 cups divided by 16)
  • Milk chocolate chips (11.5 oz divided by 16)
  • Pretzels (8 oz divided by 16)
  • Caramel bits (11 oz divided by 16)

The actual nutritional values may vary depending on:

 

  1. Specific brands used
  2. Size of the cut bars
  3. Amount of optional sea salt added
  4. Whether any substitutions were made
  5. Exact distribution of ingredients when cutting
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g

Keywords: pretzel bars, caramel bars, chocolate bars, no-bake dessert