🥨 Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars 🍫✨
✨ Introduction
Sweet, salty, crunchy, and totally addictive—these caramel pretzel bars are the ultimate party treat or snackable dessert!
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make caramel base: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until smooth. Add condensed milk and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Layer pretzels: Spread crushed pretzels evenly in the baking dish. Pour caramel mixture over and spread gently.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and sea salt on top. Let sit until chocolate melts, then spread gently.
- Cool & slice: Chill in fridge for 1–2 hours until firm. Cut into squares and serve.
💡 Tips
- Flavor twist: Add a drizzle of white chocolate or peanut butter on top.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Gift idea: Wrap squares in parchment and place in treat boxes for sharing.