Description
A crunchy and indulgent sweet-and-salty snack made with pretzels, nuts, caramel, and melted chocolate for a perfectly balanced treat.
Ingredients
- Pretzels 2 cups lightly crushed
- Roasted nuts 1 cup
- Chocolate chips 1 cup
- Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar 1/2 cup
- Honey 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Combine crushed pretzels and nuts in a bowl and spread on the tray.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then add brown sugar and honey, stirring until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour caramel mixture over pretzels and nuts, coating evenly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let melt, then spread evenly.
- Cool completely, then break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Do not overcook caramel to avoid hardness.
- Store in airtight container up to 1 week.
- Customize with different nuts or chocolate types.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
