Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square pan with parchment paper, leaving extra edges for lifting the bars later.
- Make the base: Crush salted pretzels into small pieces. Melt butter and combine with pretzels. Press mixture firmly into the pan and refrigerate.
- Prepare the caramel: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 6–8 minutes until golden and thickened.
- Add the caramel layer: Pour hot caramel over the chilled pretzel base. Spread evenly and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the chocolate layer: Melt chocolate chips until smooth. Pour over the set caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Slice and serve: Lift bars using parchment edges and cut into squares. For clean cuts, warm the knife slightly and wipe between slices.
Notes
Ensure caramel is stirred constantly to avoid burning.
For extra crunch, use pretzel sticks or add nuts to the base.
Bars can be customized with white chocolate drizzle or additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8