Description
These indulgent Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars are the perfect sweet and salty treat. With a buttery, chewy base, gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and a crunchy pretzel topping, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings for something deliciously decadent.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour until the dough is well combined.
- Press the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the base is lightly golden brown.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the baked crust.
- Pour caramel sauce over the chocolate chips, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle crushed pretzels over the top, pressing them gently into the caramel.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and golden.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
- If you prefer a thicker crust, you can increase the amount of flour slightly, but keep in mind that this may alter the texture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes