Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet caramel and crunchy pretzels with these delightful Salted Caramel Pretzel Magic Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pretzels
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm crust.
- Let the chocolate chips sit for 5 minutes to soften, then spread them evenly into a melted layer.
- Scatter the chopped pretzels over the chocolate layer.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pretzels.
- Bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for them to set properly.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like chopped nuts or toffee bits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-40mg