Salted Caramel and Pretzel Bark

This Salted Caramel and Pretzel Bark Recipe takes about 15 minutes to put together.

Made with caramel candies, chocolate chips, and pretzels, this tasty treat has the perfect balance of sweet and salty crunchy goodness in every bite.

What makes Caramel and Pretzel Bark so good?

This bark is so good not just because it is quick and easy to make, it also has the the perfect flavors and textures that work so good together to make the perfect treat.

I like this this no bake recipe is so easy to snack on.

Have you tried my Easy Chocolate Caramel Popcorn

That mouthwatering popcorn is coated with caramel and melted chocolate. Both this tasty caramel, chocolate and pretzel bark and that popcorn have the perfect balance of salty and sweet crunchy goodness in every bite.

Caramel cubes, such as Kraft caramels, are used in making this recipe. You can find caramel candy cubes here.

Why you will love this easy bark recipe.

It takes just six ingredients to make this recipe. The ingredients are basic and easy to find.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• This recipe is relatively simple to make.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding chopped nuts or topping your bark with sprinkles.
• While this bark is perfect for snacking on, it is also a perfect gift idea especially during the holiday season.
• About everyone likes salted caramel and chocolate bark.

Ingredients you will need to make homemade caramel and pretzel bark.

• Chocolate Chips. Semi-sweet chips have the perfect consistency for melting and using in this recipe.
• Vegetable Oil. Helps to smooth out the chocolate.
• Caramel Candies. Use the cubed caramels, such as Kraft caramels, that can be melted.
• Heavy Cream. Helps to make the caramel creamy.
• Pretzels. Mini Twist pretzels are the perfect size for this bark.
• Salt. Use a larger more coarse salt such as sea salt or Kosher salt.

Expert Tip 👉 Broken up crackers, such as saltines, can be used instead of pretzels in this recipe.

How to make Salted Caramel and Pretzel Bark

Prep Time: 15 minutes, add chill time .
Servings: 12 .
How to Serve: This tasty bark can be served as is or broken up into smaller pieces and enjoyed over ice cream or with your popcorn.

1. Prepare. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare your ingredients, including removing the plastic wrap from the caramels.
2. Chips. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the oil, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until melted.
3. Pretzels. Carefully transfer about ¾ths of the melted chocolate to your prepared baking sheet and use the backside of a spoon or similar item to evenly spread the mixture out. Then press your pretzels into the chocolate.
4. Caramel. In a clean microwave-safe bowl, melt your caramel cubes with the heavy cream, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until melted and creamy. Then use a large spoon to carefully drop dollops of the caramel mixture over the pretzels, You can use the tip of the spoon to swirl to move the caramel around.
5. Finish. Use a clean spoon to to drop dollops of the remaining chocolate on the caramel, swirling or moving the chocolate around as needed. Then top the bark with your salt.
6. Set. Carefully transfer your baking sheet to your refrigerator for the bark to set. Once the bark is fully set you can break it up into pieces for serving.

Tips for making the best salted chocolate pretzel bark.

A microwave is used to melt ingredients in this recipe to make it easy to make. You can however melt the ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Use a good 'real' semi-sweet chocolate for best results.
2. Yes, you can use the pretzels of your choice however, the small twists really seem to work best because of their size and shape.
3. Your bark should be fully set before breaking it up. If you are in a hurry, you can place it into your freezer after it has refrigerated for a half hour or so.