Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
These simple, 4-ingredient Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars will quickly become your new favorite sweet and salty treat! No bake and no candy thermometer needed.
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips , good quality chocolate divided into pieces (Ghiardelli is best for melting)
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8 ounces mini pretzel twists , half of a regular 16-ounce bag
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11 ounce bags Kraft Caramel Bits , or homemade caramel
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sea salt for sprinkling
INSTRUCTIONS
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Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate chips gently in the microwave (on low heat, stirring every 15 seconds) until smooth.
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Spread the chocolate evenly over the parchment. Immediately add the pretzel twists over the top (it's ok if they overlap!) and gently press them into the chocolate.
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Add caramel bits to a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water and melt according to package instructions (on high for 2 minutes). Stir well and drizzle the melted caramel over the top of all of the pretzels.
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Melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate and drizzle over the caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt.
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Refrigerate until hardened.
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Cut or tear into pieces, Enjoy!