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.
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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…
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.
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.
Tips for making 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!!!
More easy no bake candy recipes:
- You are only three ingredients away from this easy Peppermint Oreo Bark. It’s an easy recipe to make and give away!
- A batch of these Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters will disappear in a hurry. Peanuts, toffee bits, and graham cracker cereal covered in chocolate is an amazing snack mix.
- This Reese’s Sweet and Salty Bark can be on your counter in just a few minutes. It’s easy to make and tastes so good!
- Cookies crumbs and mini chocolate chips make this Chocolate Chip Cookie Muddy Buddies a sweet no bake treat to bag up for friends and neighbors.
- All three versions of this easy Holiday Candy Crack look amazing. Perfect for snacking on during holiday movies.
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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
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
- Line a 10x15 pan with foil.
- Place 1 cup chocolate melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt according to package directions.
- Spread the chocolate on the bottom of the pan in a rectangle about 8x13 inches.
- Press pretzels side by side into the chocolate before it sets up.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 297 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 9mg Sodium: 209mg Carbohydrates: 33g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 20g Protein: 3g
(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.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
November 30, 2012 at 7:27 AMYou take the absolute cutest pictures! Seriously. Come over and do my photography please!
I would love more tags, washi tape and bags!!!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:20 PMGirl 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:-)
The Witch's Kitchen says
November 30, 2012 at 7:49 AMWow! does that look Yummy!!
KT Miller says
November 30, 2012 at 8:17 AMYUMMY! Love your site
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:19 PMAwe thank you so much…totally makes me so happy to hear:-)
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
November 30, 2012 at 9:27 AMI am such a sucker for ANYTHING salty sweet, be it rustic or Gourmet magazine model worthy. Plus, candy bark of all sorts is a must for Christmas time.
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:19 PMI agree…bark of all kinds must be made at this time of year!
Lynda says
November 30, 2012 at 9:29 AMWOWZA…this looks sooooooooo good!!!! I am planning to make and give Christmas Crack Candy this year….was a huge hit last Christmas!!!!
Lynda says
November 30, 2012 at 9:31 AMBtw, I would love to see any type of holiday decor stuff in the PYP box!!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!!!
valerie says
November 30, 2012 at 9:37 AMI’d love to find decorative washi tape!
[email protected] says
November 30, 2012 at 9:45 AMJocelyn, I love this bark! Chocolate, caramel and Pretzels, oh yes, and so much easier than dipping pretzels! I’d love to see twine and the paper straws in my box!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:18 PMOh my word, so much easier than dipping all the pretzels. I am all about the easy factor this year:-)
Bailey @ Bailey Bakes says
November 30, 2012 at 9:47 AMYay for baking experiments that work out! Happy times 🙂 And this bark looks delish!!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:18 PMI was so excited when I figured out that it turned out ok…and then I ate most of it! Best experiment in a while:-)
Carol ( Answer Is Chocolate) says
November 30, 2012 at 10:04 AMYUM and love PYP. Would love to see baker’s twine, paper straws, bezels, OK pretty much anything!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
November 30, 2012 at 10:06 AMI love pretzel bark! And that you used those kisses, yummy!!!! And pick your plum is the devil (hee hee). For my wallet, anyway!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:17 PMI need to hide my wallet from the emails…I have bought way too much lately:-)
Summer says
November 30, 2012 at 10:31 AMYou 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
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:17 PMYou 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.
JeNae Clegg says
November 30, 2012 at 10:41 AMThis sounds really yummy right now….and it’s only 8:40 in the morning 🙂
JeNae Clegg says
November 30, 2012 at 10:42 AMoh…and if I won the PYP box, it would be cool to see all the fun baking supplies 🙂
Erika says
November 30, 2012 at 10:50 AMMust try today! Off to target for caramel kisses!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:15 PMYay! I hope you love it as much as we did!!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
November 30, 2012 at 11:28 AMOMG! Words cannot describe how bad I want this pretzel bark!!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:15 PMYou SO need to have this bark…there are no words for it:-)
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
November 30, 2012 at 11:37 AMI would love to see some straws and I’d love to try out the twine!! This bark looks awesome!
Mandy's Recipe Box says
November 30, 2012 at 12:24 PMI love it all! Clothing stuff would be fun or some baking cuteness like the twine.
Christine says
November 30, 2012 at 12:32 PMWould love some bags, tags and twine for holiday treats! This pretzel bark looks fantastic! Can’t wait to make it!
MaryB says
November 30, 2012 at 12:39 PMWashi tape and cute cupcake liners or treat bags, maybe twine. LOVE PYP!
Raquel says
November 30, 2012 at 12:42 PMCan I just say I love salted caramel anything? So tasty! Oh and Pick your Plum is the best…would love their bags and tags!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:07 PMI agree…salted caramel anything is the best:-)
kim says
November 30, 2012 at 12:49 PMI have gotten alot of things this christmas season from pick your plum.
I love this recipe and will have to try it out.
maria @close to home says
November 30, 2012 at 1:25 PMSalted caramel is the rage these days for sure. Looks great. Love for you to link up this recipe to our Friday food frenzy. Entered the contest too such cute items
http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/2012/11/friday-food-frenzy-holiday-countdown.html
Nat says
November 30, 2012 at 1:51 PMI LOVE Pick your Plum! I was lucky once and got a grab bag box! I love the twine and paper straws! 🙂
Anne Schroeder says
November 30, 2012 at 2:48 PMI LOVE Pick your Plum! I try to go there at 8:00 every morning to check out the special!!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:07 PMI always check every morning too to see what will tempt my wallet:-)
MelissaS says
November 30, 2012 at 2:49 PMI just recently discovered Pick Your Plum and ordered those bags in Kraft 🙂 I love their crafty supplies. I might get some twine next time I see it!
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:06 PMDefinitely get the twine next time…I use it all the time:-)
Kimi says
November 30, 2012 at 4:44 PMI would like the twine and straws
Kayla says
November 30, 2012 at 4:51 PMLove me some PYP, and that pretzel bark sounds pretty yummy!
Catie @ Catie's Corner says
November 30, 2012 at 6:28 PMJocelyn, 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
Jocelyn says
November 30, 2012 at 7:05 PMI 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!!!
barbara n says
November 30, 2012 at 7:13 PMI would love to receive some bakers twine
[email protected] says
November 30, 2012 at 8:10 PMI would love some paper straws of twine!
Ilona Thurman says
November 30, 2012 at 8:18 PMYum!!
Would love some baking supplies!
Carole @The Sweet Chick says
November 30, 2012 at 10:17 PMI really love the blue and brown color combo. Those sprinkles are adorable. And I really love chocolate and pretzels. I am going to have to make this. I am also going to have to check out Pick Your Plum.
Liz says
November 30, 2012 at 10:23 PMOnce again, what you’ve baked up looks amazing! Love pretzels and chocolate together. Have a great weekend 🙂
shawn B! says
November 30, 2012 at 10:25 PMVinyl and Baker’s Twine!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
November 30, 2012 at 11:56 PMThis bark looks amazing! You make everything look so cute and festive. I have a feeling I couldn’t resist taking “just one more bite” of this stuff if it was in my kitchen. 🙂
Bonny @ thedomesticatedprincess.com says
December 1, 2012 at 1:00 AMThis recipe looks amazing as do many others I just found on your blog. I hope you’ll link them up on our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap at http://thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com/2012/11/cookie-recipe-exchange-week-3.html
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says
December 1, 2012 at 2:02 AMYum! I would love the straws.
Lynn says
December 1, 2012 at 2:39 AMI 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!~
Lynn says
December 1, 2012 at 2:40 AMYes! 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. ; )
Lisa L. says
December 1, 2012 at 7:23 AMOoooohh! 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
Molly says
December 1, 2012 at 9:39 AMI’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!
Francine Werlinger says
December 1, 2012 at 9:43 AMLooks delish! And wrapped so cute!
GDavis says
December 1, 2012 at 9:57 AMAnything for sewing on quilts or decorating food items! Love everything from PYP
Donna Deak says
December 1, 2012 at 11:06 AMThese are sooo cute! I plan to make homemade gifts this year too! They would work out great.
Diane S says
December 1, 2012 at 2:18 PMI am going to try these salted caramel pretzels.
The plum twine.
Thank you
christal says
December 1, 2012 at 5:41 PMlove the bags! always looking for something cute to put little things in 🙂
Julie says
December 1, 2012 at 10:26 PMWould love to see bags or bakers twine!
The recipe looks yummy…going to try it out tomorrow!
Thanks!
Julie
Kathy S says
December 1, 2012 at 11:42 PMParty Supplies
keri @ shaken together says
December 2, 2012 at 5:39 AMYummy recipe and giveaway … this bark sounds much easier than I thought it would be! I’m featuring this today!
Sue says
December 2, 2012 at 7:55 AMI have been wanting to try the twine..also the bags are so cute!
Amy says
December 2, 2012 at 8:33 AMThey look so cute wrapped up like that! I need some new containers for my holiday cookies to share!
Erin says
December 2, 2012 at 10:08 AMI’d love some ribbon and trim.
A Lived in Home says
December 2, 2012 at 11:48 AMThis looks so yummy! Love your packaging! I’m obsessed with twine! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social Sunday link party and show off your awesome ideas and blog! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/12/get-social-sunday.html
Ashley R. says
December 2, 2012 at 2:54 PMAny crafting supplies like ric rac, ribbon, or jewelry making supplies.
Katy says
December 2, 2012 at 4:36 PMOhhhh washi tape or string of any kind!
Alison says
December 2, 2012 at 9:13 PMI would love the twine! Thanks for such a fun giveaway! I am about to go make the salted caramel pretzel bark!
Christi @ Love From The Oven says
December 2, 2012 at 11:06 PMSalted caramel pretzel bark? I think I love you.
Jocelyn says
December 2, 2012 at 11:18 PMhaha…the feeling is mutual:-)
Phyllis says
December 3, 2012 at 8:18 AMI’d love anything to do with baking.
Ashton @ Something Swanky says
December 3, 2012 at 9:51 AMFirst 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 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
December 3, 2012 at 1:06 PMI’d love to see cute baking supplies or anything rustic looking that I can put in my photos!
And gorgeous bark! I want!
Cristina says
December 3, 2012 at 1:14 PMI’m obsessed with Pick Your Plum twine. I missed out on the Black Friday deal, and I am desperately hoping to get some more!
Tammy Northrup says
December 3, 2012 at 3:17 PMThe twine is amazing so I would love to see that in the box.
Becca from It's Yummilicious says
December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PMOh 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 🙂
Jocelyn says
December 3, 2012 at 11:35 PMLOL 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!!!
bj says
December 3, 2012 at 7:22 PMThere’s nothing wrong with RUSTIC…:))
Jocelyn says
December 3, 2012 at 11:35 PMI agree…nothing at all:-)
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
December 4, 2012 at 10:35 AMI have you to thank for getting me into Pick your Plum. I saw your plugs for them on Facebook and checked them out. I look forward to getting their emails every morning. Such cute stuff!!!!!
Jocelyn says
December 5, 2012 at 8:08 AMhaha! So you are addicted like me…glad I could help you out there:-)
Cindy {crazloucreations} says
December 4, 2012 at 10:41 AMI’d love to win Anything from PICK YOUR PLUM–maybe those cute bags you have or any other cute packaging they offer–washi tape, I’d be happy regardless!
Thanks!
Cindy
crazylou
Jen Nikolaus says
December 4, 2012 at 11:53 AMI 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
dragongirl says
December 4, 2012 at 6:35 PMI’d love to see washi tape, bakers twine, cool scarves, boot scarf, and almost any embelishments. Thanks for this giveaway!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
December 4, 2012 at 7:57 PMI love the salted caramel and pretzel combo and the bark looks amazing Jocelyn!
I love Pick your plum, they have the cutest cupcake liners and bag treats
Addicted to Recipes says
December 20, 2012 at 11:57 PMLooks awesome! Featuring you from Scrumptious Sunday #40! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.com/2012/12/scrumptious-sunday-40-and-41-features.html
Anna says
December 19, 2018 at 11:41 AMThis is my favorite idea for a chocolate bark! The caramel and pretzel combo is irresistible!
Allyson Zea says
December 19, 2018 at 11:47 AMWOW! This would be so amazing for Christmas!
Kristyn says
December 19, 2018 at 12:22 PMThis stuff is so addicting!! I love how quick it is to make. I love sweet & salty together!
Courtney O'Dell says
December 19, 2018 at 2:00 PMSo easy and delicious – love this recipe! My kids were even able to help make it!
Kara says
December 19, 2018 at 4:47 PMI’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!