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Perfect Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

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A simple and delicious homemade candy combining salty pretzels, buttery caramel, bittersweet chocolate, and flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (60g) mini pretzels or pretzel twists, crushed lightly
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (225g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bar
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Crush pretzels roughly in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring gently but constantly until it melts into a golden amber liquid, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Quickly stir in the unsalted butter pieces until melted and combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring; continue stirring until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add vanilla extract if using.
  5. Remove caramel from heat and immediately fold in crushed pretzels, coating them evenly but keeping them crunchy.
  6. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness.
  7. While caramel is still warm, sprinkle chopped chocolate evenly over the top. Let sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread into a smooth layer.
  8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer.
  9. Let the bark cool at room temperature for about 2 hours or until fully set. Alternatively, refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to speed up setting.
  10. Once hardened, break the bark into uneven chunks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Fold pretzels into caramel immediately after making it to keep them crunchy. Spread chocolate while caramel is warm but not hot to ensure it melts just enough to stick. Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Store bark in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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