Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Delightful Sweet Snack

Ingredients

• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• to taste none sea salt
• 0.25 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Spread the pretzel sticks evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes until they are slightly toasted, then remove them from the oven and let cool.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the caramel is melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth.
5. Pour the melted chocolate over the pretzels, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
6. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or skewer to create a swirl effect, mixing the chocolate and caramel slightly.
7. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top, along with any chopped nuts if using.
8. Refrigerate the bark for at least 30 minutes until hardened. Once set, break into pieces of desired size.