Description
An irresistible sweet-and-salty treat made with crunchy pretzels, buttery caramel, melty chocolate, and flaky sea salt, perfect for gifting or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1–2 cups chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat and arrange pretzels in an even layer.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until combined.
- Bring to a rolling boil and cook for exactly 3 minutes without stirring, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour hot caramel over the pretzels and spread quickly to coat evenly.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and let sit for 3-4 minutes to melt, then spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Break into pieces for serving or gifting.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pretzels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg