Caramel Pretzel (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - Chopped nuts (toss them in if you want).

02 - Sprinkles (completely optional).

03 - Flaky sea salt (optional, totally your call).

04 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

06 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed and ready.

07 - 1 cup unsalted butter.

08 - 4 cups mini pretzels.

01 - Chop into bars and enjoy with friends.

02 - Pop in the fridge about an hour to get nice and firm.

03 - Leave on the counter till it’s not warm anymore.

04 - If you want, sprinkle some nuts, salt, or sprinkles on top.

05 - Smooth out the melted chocolate so it covers everything well.

06 - Wait 2 or 3 minutes so the chocolate gets soft and melty from the heat.

07 - Right after baking, toss chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer.

08 - Stick it in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, watch for it to bubble.

09 - Carefully pour that caramel mix over your pretzels in the pan.

10 - Take it off the heat and stir the vanilla in really well.

11 - Let it boil while you keep stirring, shoot for 3 or 4 minutes.

12 - In a saucepan, melt together the butter and brown sugar on medium. Keep an eye on it.

13 - Spread your pretzels out to cover the bottom of your lined pan.

14 - Line your 9x13 baking pan with parchment. Makes cleanup way easier.

15 - Get your oven warming up to 350°F.

01 - Store these in the fridge.

02 - Eat them cold for the best taste.

03 - Awesome for wrapping as little holiday treats.

04 - Switch up the toppings however you like.