Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars

Portions:48 bars
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Ingrediënten

CRUST

  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened

CARAMEL LAYER

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 bag 7.2 oz original pretzel crisps

TOPPING

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips about 12 oz
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt

Instructies

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix crust ingredients until crumbly.
  • Press in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, the corn syrup and condensed milk to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Arrange one layer of pretzels over crust.
  • Pour half of the caramel mixture over pretzels.
  • Immediately arrange another layer of pretzels over caramel layer.
  • Pour remaining caramel over pretzels.
  • Coarsely crush remaining pretzels.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are softened and can be stirred smooth.
  • Pour and evenly spread melted chocolate over caramel layer.
  • Sprinkle with crushed pretzels and salt.
  • Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
  • Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Make-Ahead Magic

Bars can be made up to 3 days before serving. Cover and store at room temperature.

Kitchen Secrets

Because these bars are ultra rich and are cut small, one pan can serve many purposes. Add them to a cookie tray, bring a plate to a neighborhood party or tuck a few into the family’s lunch boxes for a special treat.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 180 kcal
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Recipe Category Coockies / Biscuit
Holliday: Christmas

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