Easy Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark (Gluten Free Option)
This salted caramel pretzel bark is the ultimate salty-sweet treat for the holidays, or really, any time you’re craving a crunchy, buttery treat. Made with just a few simple ingredients like salted pretzels, coconut sugar, and melted dark chocolate, it’s a stress-free, crowd-pleasing recipe that looks way fancier than it is. You only need one baking sheet, some parchment paper, and a little patience while it cools (the hardest part!).
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pretzels gluten free if needed I like Snyder's
- 1 cup butter vegan butter if needed
- 1 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 11x17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Arrange pretzels: Spread mini pretzels evenly across the lined pan.
- Make caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup butter and 1 cup coconut or brown sugar. Stir constantly until dissolved and thickened (about 5-8 minutes).
- Bake: Pour the caramel over the pretzels, spreading evenly. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Melt chocolate: Sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Return to the oven for 1 minute, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate across the whole thing.
- Finish: Sprinkle with little sea salt. Cool completely at room temperature until set (2-3 hours). Break into smaller pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Texture tip: If your caramel seems grainy, try lowering the heat slightly and stirring until smooth.
- Quick-set hack: Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if you’re short on time (just be sure to let it return to room temperature before breaking).
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