Christmas Baking Treat • Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a crunchy, buttery, chocolate-covered treat that combines sweet and salty in every irresistible bite—perfect for holidays or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: About 35 pieces 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mini pretzels (twists or snaps)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Optional: chopped pecans, white chocolate drizzle, holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil and grease lightly.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer to cover the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Stir in vanilla, then carefully pour hot caramel over pretzels. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit 2–3 minutes to melt, then spread smooth.
- Top with flaky sea salt and any optional toppings.
- Cool at room temp, then chill 1 hour to set.
- Break into pieces and store airtight in fridge.
Notes
- Freeze in layers for long-term storage.
- Customize toppings for holidays or personal taste.
- Use gluten-free pretzels for dietary needs.