The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Holiday Treat!
These Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Caramel Bites are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy. Each bite has a buttery caramel center, a crisp pretzel base, and a smooth chocolate topping finished with a touch of flaky sea salt. They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for Christmas parties, gift boxes, or a quick festive snack!
Ingredients
Pretzel squares or mini pretzels
Soft caramel candies (or caramel squares)
Melting chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
Flaky sea salt
Optional: crushed nuts, sprinkles, or drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Base
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer.
- Add the Caramel
Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
- Melt the Caramel
Warm the baking sheet in the oven at 160°C (325°F) for 3–4 minutes, just until the caramel softens — not fully melts.
- Press the Top Pretzel
Remove from the oven and gently press another pretzel over each softened caramel to create a sandwich.
- Dip in Chocolate
Melt your chocolate in the microwave or a double-boiler.
Dip each pretzel-caramel sandwich halfway (or fully) into the melted chocolate.
- Add Sea Salt
Place them back onto the tray and sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt over the warm chocolate.
- Let Them Set
Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Enjoy