Description
A deliciously sweet and salty treat featuring crunchy pretzel sticks coated in rich homemade salted caramel, drizzled with melted semi-sweet chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. This no-bake dessert bark is perfect for sharing or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 cups pretzel sticks (Use stick pretzels for best results)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Drizzle and Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it’s large enough to hold all the pretzels in a single layer.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring continually until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring for a smooth caramel.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract as the mixture will bubble up.
- Coat Pretzels: In a large bowl, place the pretzel sticks and pour the warm caramel sauce over them. Gently stir to coat all pretzels evenly with the caramel.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate over the pretzel bark in a decorative manner.
- Add Sea Salt: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle sea salt generously over the chocolate-drizzled pretzels to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile.
- Chill and Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the bark is firm and set.
- Serve: Once set, break the bark into bite-size pieces and enjoy this perfectly balanced salted caramel pretzel bark treat.
Notes
- Use stick pretzels for the best texture and coverage.
- Keep an eye on the caramel as it boils to prevent burning.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to your preference.
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it crisp.
- Add nuts or dried fruit for a variation in texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salted caramel, Pretzel bark, Chocolate drizzle, Sweet and salty dessert, No bake dessert, Holiday treats
