Description
Festive Christmas pretzel bark blends salty and sweet flavors in a simple holiday treat. Chocolate, pretzels, and seasonal sprinkles create a delightful snack you’ll crave during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz 570g of high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup 240g of unsalted butter
- 1 cup 200g of brown sugar, packed
- 15 oz 425g of premium pretzel sticks
- 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp of fine salt
- Optional: Festive-themed confectionery sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange pretzel sticks in a single, uniform layer across the prepared baking sheet.
- Create caramel by combining butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture boils and darkens, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the caramel evenly over the pretzel layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake the pretzel-caramel base for exactly 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each to prevent scorching.
- After removing the baking sheet, let it rest for one minute, then generously pour melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle festive decorations onto the wet chocolate surface.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the bark to set completely, ideally overnight or for 3-4 hours.
- Once hardened, slice into uniform squares using a sharp knife.
- Store the finished bark in an airtight container to preserve its crisp texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure pretzels are placed tightly together to create a solid base for caramel and chocolate layers.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer, more luxurious flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white to customize the bark’s taste and appearance.
- Sprinkle sea salt or crushed candy canes on top for an extra festive and flavor-enhancing touch that adds complexity to the sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg