Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark

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Chocolate caramel pretzel bark is the perfect sweet and salty treat. It is easy to make and fun to eat. It is topped with candies and chopped peanuts for extra crunch and the drizzle of caramel brings a little bit of chewy richness to bring it all together.

Making homemade candy can be intimidating. Luckily this recipe is super simple using pantry staples and no candy thermometer.

If you can melt chocolate, you can make this tasty bark. The best part is you can easily customize it to make it perfect for your tastes or the occasion.

You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer. You can even toss on some red and green candies if it is Christmas time.

If you like salted caramel, add an extra little sprinkle of sea salt at the end to make a salted caramel pretzel bark. Or if you prefer less salt, use unsalted peanuts or another kind of chopped nuts.

It is a perfect simple food gift for your favorite sweet tooth. Or make it as a tasty treat for a party or movie night.

Making the Chocolate Bark

Start by lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Arrange a layer of salty pretzels on the paper and set aside.

Now you want to temper some chocolate. Feel free to use the double boiler method, but I like melting it in a microwave-safe bowl to keep it easy.

Melt most of the chocolate, then add the remaining chocolate and stir until it is melted. This will ensure a nice chocolate snap on your finished bark.

Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the pretzels using an offset spatula or rubber spatula. Then sprinkle with M&M’s (or other candy) and chopped peanuts.

Now drizzle with melted caramel. I like melting caramels or caramel bits with a little bit of cream to keep it simple, but you can make your own caramel using the recipe below.

Then drizzle the hot caramel sauce over the bark. Then cool until completely set.

Cut into squares or break into smaller pieces. Either way the end result is going to be delicious!

Chocolate bark stores well at room temperature as long as it isn’t in direct sunlight. Obviously slightly cooler temperatures are better so the chocolate doesn’t melt.

Making a Homemade Caramel to Drizzle

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Process:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat. Once the sugar is dissolved, stop stirring the mixture. Allow it to cook for 6-8 minutes or until it takes on a honey color. Then reduce to low heat and continue cooking for a few more minutes until the sugar is an amber color.
2. Once the sugar is amber in color, remove from the heat and add the butter. Be careful because the mixture may bubble and it is still really hot.
3. Stir the butter into the sugar until it is completely melted. Use a whisk to stir the sugar and butter. Drizzle the heavy cream into the mixture and stir.
4. Sprinkle in the sea salt.  Once the caramel is done, pour over the pretzels. You may not use all of the buttery caramel on the bark, but you will surely not let it go to waste! 

More Great Easy Candy Recipes

Homemade candy makes for a great dessert for holiday parties. Food gifts also make for a wonderful inexpensive gift as well. Here are a few more great candy recipes to try.

Soft delicious caramel, salty cashews and a delicious coating of milk chocolate come together to make these fun bear paw candies. They are simple to make, cute and oh so tasty!

You are just three ingredients away from the most fabulous chocolate dipped peanut butter Oreo truffles.  These candies are easy to make and super delicious!

3 ingredient peanut butter fudge is rich, creamy and delicious. Best of all, it is super simple to make. You don’t need a candy thermometer, just a microwave or a double boiler.

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