Best Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
Best Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a crunchy, sweet, and salty dessert made with pretzels, rich caramel, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. This easy salted caramel pretzel bark recipe is perfect for holidays, parties, or quick homemade treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips milk or dark
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until bubbling.
- Let the mixture boil for 3–4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the pretzels.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes to help the caramel set.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel.
- Let chocolate melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top.
- Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Watch the caramel closely to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Spread chocolate evenly for a smooth finish.
- Do not skip the sea salt—it enhances flavor balance.
- Let the bark cool fully before breaking for clean pieces.