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Pretzel Crack Bars Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make Pretzel Crack Bars combine crunchy pretzels with a buttery, sweet caramel-like coating and a smooth chocolate topping. This treat is perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups chocolate chips
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Pretzels: Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray, then spread the pretzels evenly in a single layer on the baking sheet. Set aside.
  3. Make Butter-Sugar Mixture: In a medium pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Coat Pretzels: Pour the hot butter-sugar mixture over the pretzels, drizzling it evenly to cover as much as possible. Some spots may remain uncovered; this will even out during baking.
  5. Bake With Mixture: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes to allow the coating to set and caramelize.
  6. Add Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 1 minute to melt the chocolate slightly.
  7. Spread Chocolate and Season: Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly across the pretzel bars. Sprinkle a light pinch of sea salt on top to enhance flavor.
  8. Set Bars: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate harden, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill until firm.
  9. Serve: Once chilled, peel off the foil and break or cut the bars into desired-sized squares. Enjoy your sweet and salty snack!

Notes

  • Use a large baking sheet to spread pretzels in a single layer for even coating.
  • Stir constant during boiling sugar mixture to prevent burning and graininess.
  • Chilling the bars is essential to achieve firm, easy-to-cut pieces.
  • Feel free to experiment with dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for variation.
  • Sprinkling sea salt balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.

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