Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Bites (Print View)

Irresistible combo of rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and crunchy pretzels for a crave-worthy sweet-and-salty bite.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups dark chocolate chips (70% cacao)
02 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Crunch Layer

03 - 2 cups mini pretzels, roughly crushed

→ Salted Caramel Layer

04 - 1 cup caramel sauce
05 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling

→ Topping

06 - 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped pretzel pieces

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
02 - Combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
03 - Pour half of the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to the edges. Distribute the crushed pretzels on top and lightly press them into the chocolate. Freeze for 5 minutes.
04 - Remove the pan from the freezer. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the pretzel layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Return pan to freezer for another 5 minutes.
05 - Pour remaining dark chocolate over the caramel layer, smoothing with an offset spatula. Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the top in a zigzag pattern and sprinkle with chopped pretzel pieces.
06 - Refrigerate or freeze the pan until the chocolate bark is fully set and firm, about 30 minutes.
07 - Using the parchment overhang, lift the solid bark out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 24 bite-sized squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only pantryfriendly ingredients you probably already have
  • Ready to eat in under an hour with no oven required
  • Perfect balance of salty crunch and gooey caramel in every bite
  • Stays delicious for days when made ahead
02 -
  • Naturally vegetarian so it is great for sharing with a crowd
  • Very adaptable use white chocolate or add festive toppings
  • Bark bites stay fresh for several days in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Lay the parchment extra wide so you can easily lift your bark out of the pan
  • Do not skip the quick chill between layers or the textures may blend
  • If using homemade caramel let it cool so it does not melt the chocolate layer beneath
  • I learned after my first batch that a sharp knife dipped in hot water gives the cleanest cuts
  • Bark bites may look fancy but they are a genuine nofuss treat that anyone can master
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