Christmas Pretzel Bark
Come gather 'round, for our Christmas Pretzel Bark, a delight that illustrates the heart of the holiday season. Picture crispy pretzels generously coated with a delicious homemade caramel and then crowned with chocolate – it's a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Each morsel evokes joyful memories of times spent with treasured loved ones. Let's not overlook the sprinkles that infuse this bark with vibrant colors and playful fun! This recipe is effortlessly simple to prepare and impossible not to adore making it an ideal addition, to your holiday festivities.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp of fine salt
- 20 ounces 570 grams of high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
- Optional: Festive-themed confectionery sprinkles
- 15 ounces 425 grams of premium pretzel sticks
- 1 cup 200 grams of brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup 240 grams of unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet, with parchment paper.
- Spread out the pretzel sticks in a layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan melt butter, brown sugar and salt together. Let it boil for 4 to 5 minutes until it thickens. Then remove it from the heat. Add some vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the caramel evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 5 minutes.
- While the pretzels are baking, melt chopped chocolate in bursts in your microwave. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure melting.
- Once you take out the pretzels from the oven and let them cool for a minute pour the melted chocolate, over them making sure to spread it
- If you like you can sprinkle some themed confectionery sprinkles on top for a touch of decoration.
- Put the baking sheet in your refrigerator for around 3 to 4 hours or overnight until everything sets properly.
- Once everything is set cut your bark into squares. Enjoy! Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.
Notes
Transforming our Christmas Pretzel Bark into a gluten-free delight is wonderfully simple and just as delicious. To ensure everyone can enjoy this festive treat, simply switch the regular pretzel sticks with your favorite gluten-free pretzels. These days, there are fantastic gluten-free options that offer the same satisfying crunch and flavor as traditional pretzels.