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Salted Caramel Pretzel Crunch Bars

Sweet and salty bars with a crunchy pretzel base and a rich caramel topping.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Base

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • ½ cup sugar

Caramel Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into a baking dish to form the base.
  3. 3. Bake the base for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  4. 4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  6. 6. Pour the caramel mixture over the cooled pretzel base.
  7. 7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Crunch Bars, Pretzel, Salted Caramel
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