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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

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You can have a batch of this Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark in your hands in about 10 minutes. It’s the perfect quick and easy holiday candy to make and give away to everyone who loves sweet and salty desserts.

A stack of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark on a green towel.

I love making lots of different kinds of fudge and candy and popcorn at this time of year. They are such fun treats to package up and give away.   I love finding cute little boxes and bags that I can add fun ribbons and stickers to.

What are your favorite treats to make for parties and packages? Do you make lots of cookies to send to family and friends?  Usually by this time of year I have already made up all the ones I will be mailing out, but I’m totally behind on that kind of stuff.

Maybe I should send them out in January.  Of course, that’s when everyone is shunning that kind of stuff, so I’ll have to wait until closer to February. Maybe some Valentine’s day packages instead…

On overhead picture of a pan of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark.

A few years ago I made this fun pretzel bark.  Well, a variation of it anyway.  You see the first batch I tried to melt down some caramel filled chocolate kisses and spread them on the pretzels.  

Yeah, it wasn’t the best idea.  My first thought after I made it was that it was a huge fail.  The chocolate melted kind of funny, so I topped it off with some sprinkles and threw it into the fridge.

Sprinkles always make me feel better.

A few hours later I was getting a bottle of water, and I thought I would look at it again to see if I could fix it or at least eat it.  Somehow magic happened in my fridge because it set up.  But it was kind ugly looking.  We will call it rustic.  

It tasted great, but needed some work. I think the caramel kisses work much better in these Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups instead of in bark.

A bunch of pieces of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark broken up on a sheet pan.

Since you can now buy salted caramel chips in most grocery stores, I decided to redo the candy bark with a layer of chocolate and a layer of salted caramel instead.  Seriously, this was so much easier than trying to melt down candy.

This easy Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark won my heart with it’s sweet and salty magic and bright holiday sprinkles.

I love it even more because it seriously only takes a few ingredients and about 10 minutes to put together. Let it set up in the fridge for a few minutes, and then you are on your way to salted caramel bark heaven.

A stack of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark with a pan and sprinkles in the background.

How to make Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

  • Line your pan with foil or parchment paper because you want the bark to come off the pan easily after it sets up.
  • Melt the first batch of chocolate wafers in a bowl and spread them on the bottom of the pan.
  • Press the pretzels immediately into the chocolate before it sets up.
  • Place the salted caramel chips and some coconut oil in a bowl and heat it for 30 seconds. Stir and heat 20 more seconds.  These chips do not melt as easily, so go slow on your time or you will scorch or seize the chips.
  • Use an angled metal spatula to spread the salted caramel chips over the pretzels.  It should just cover the pretzels and fill in the holes.
  • Melt the remaining chocolate wafers and spoon them into a plastic baggie with one tip cut off. Drizzle it all over the top of the bark and add lots of colored sprinkles.
  • Refrigerate the bark for a few minutes, then use a knife to chop it into pieces.
  • Store the candy in a tightly sealed container.

I recommend giving this sweet candy away ASAP because it’s so good.  We kept snagging small pieces every time we walked through the kitchen, so trust me when I say get it out of your house!!!

An overhead picture of broken up Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark on a cookie sheet.

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Dark chocolate and salted caramel chips make this Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark a fun and easy treat to make in minutes. Perfect for parties or giving away!

Ingredients

  • 1 - 10 ounce bag of dark chocolate melts
  • 1 bag pretzels, twists or waffles
  • 1 cup salted caramel chips
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • coarse ground sea salt
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Line a 10x15 pan with foil.
  2. Place 1 cup chocolate melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt according to package directions.
  3. Spread the chocolate on the bottom of the pan in a rectangle about 8x13 inches.
  4. Press pretzels side by side into the chocolate before it sets up.
  5. Place the salted caramel chips and 1 Tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Heat an additional 20-30 seconds. Add the additional Tablespoons oil and stir until melted and creamy. Pour onto the pretzels and spread it out using an angled spatula.
  6. Melt the remaining chocolate wafers and spoon into a plastic baggie. Cut one tip off and drizzle it over the bark. Top with sea salt and sprinkles. Refrigerate for a few minutes to set up.
  7. Use a large knife to cut the bark into chunks. Store in a tightly sealed container or bag.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 297Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 209mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Fudge and Candy

2 pictures of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark separated by a box of text.

A very old picture of Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark on a blue napkin.

(original photo from November 2012)

*The post for this Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark was originally published on November 30, 2012.  The pictures and recipe have been updated and republished on December 19, 2018.

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Comments

  1. Kara says

    I’ve got a few bark recipes pinned that I want to try. This just jumped to the top of my list. I love a good salty sweet combo, and it looks amazing!

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  8. dragongirl says

    I’d love to see washi tape, bakers twine, cool scarves, boot scarf, and almost any embelishments. Thanks for this giveaway!!

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  9. Jen Nikolaus says

    I would LOVE some new baking supplies – like some new cute straws and then maybe some twine and washi tape! I would love any of their stuff!! Thanks for the giveaway, I hope I win!!!! 😉

    ~Jen

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  13. Becca from It's Yummilicious says

    Oh my gosh, Jocelyn… Will you please bring me some of that crack…er…umm…bark?! It looks SO good!

    Oddly enough, I’ve never splurged on cute twine, so I think I’d love to see some of it in my Plum box! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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    • Jocelyn says

      LOL yes, this bark was totally like crack:-) I couldn’t stop snacking on it! You definitely need some twine…it is so fun to use!!!

      Reply

  17. Ashton @ Something Swanky says

    First of all, this bark looks phenomenal. I’m going to have to make some for my mom– she will flip. She ADORES pretzel treats! Second of all, how awesome is Rafflecopter??? I’m always so grateful when someone uses rafflecopter for their giveaways 🙂

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  35. Molly says

    I’m in search of good recipes to include on Christmas cookie plates, these might have to be added to the list. The only problem I foresee is that naturally I’ll need to taste test all of the recipes, but I guess that’s a risk I’m willing to take 😉
    I love your blog and read constantly, thanks for the fun Pick Your Plum giveaway!

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  36. Lisa L. says

    Ooooohh! Another great recipe for me to try. I love, love, love your site and your ideas. Been reading for years… and gaining weight, by the minute, just by reading your recipes. lol

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  37. Lynn says

    Yes! I already subscribe to Pick Your Plum newsletter! Thanks for that entry by the way. I don’t have a facebook, twitter, or Pin account. ; )

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  38. Lynn says

    I LOVE Surprises. What a fun giveaway! And can’t wait to try this recipe! Been looking for something simple to make for a “cookie exchange”. Thanks!~

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  48. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    Jocelyn, I am soo happy I just stumbled across your blog on Pinterest! Not only does this bark look delish, but I got to enter your giveaway. I’m your newest follower, and with all the tasty food pics I see on your side bar, I know I’ll be back regularly. Have a great weekend! =)

    ~ Catie

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    • Jocelyn says

      I am so happy you stumbled onto my blog too…hopefully you like sugar because we have a lot of it around here:-) I hope you have a great weekend too!!!

      Reply

  64. Summer says

    You had me at Salted Carmel than you added the chocolate pretzel bark and I was in heaven omg! I can’t wait to try it! I make peppermint bark that I love and I love love Starbucks Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate so I am for sure to love this!

    What an amazing giveaway! I have never heard of Pick Your Plum but I have saw items from other bloggers I bet came from there. Those bags are gorgeous, those straws adorable, all there stuff is so so cute! I tried to follow you on Pinterest I think I did lol!

    I am so tickled about this giveaway thank you so much for the chance at winning it!

    Oh and thanks for the heads up on the stickers! I am doing a craft for our K’s kindergarten class for Christmas pressies for the parents and I am stoked to know where to get those stickers, I was gonna ask than saw you just told it thanks so much!

    Summer

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    • Jocelyn says

      You are going to love this bark and Pick Your Plum. My fingers are crossed for you!!! And Walmart had quite a few different holiday stickers for $1.

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    • Jocelyn says

      I was so excited when I figured out that it turned out ok…and then I ate most of it! Best experiment in a while:-)

      Reply

  70. Lynda says

    WOWZA…this looks sooooooooo good!!!! I am planning to make and give Christmas Crack Candy this year….was a huge hit last Christmas!!!!

    Reply

    • Jocelyn says

      Girl you are the bestest blog friend EVER!!! And you take some seriously cute pics so I don’t think you really need my help…but I’ll come over so we can drink coffee and eat sweets:-)

      Reply

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