Description
Irresistible candy bar pretzel bites blend salty-sweet perfection with chocolate and caramel magic. Crisp pretzels topped with melted chocolate and chopped candy bars create an easy, crowd-pleasing snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag mini pretzel twists or squares
- 20–25 small chocolate candy bars (like Snickers, Milky Way, Rolos, or Reeses), cut into bite-sized pieces
Chocolate and Toppings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) milk or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped nuts
Finishing Touch:
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by laying parchment paper on a baking sheet, ensuring a clean and non-stick surface for creating these delectable treats.
- Meticulously arrange pretzels in a uniform single layer, creating a crisp foundation for the candy bar bites.
- Position a piece of candy bar precisely atop each pretzel, setting the stage for a delightful flavor fusion.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven, allowing the candies to soften for 3-5 minutes – watch carefully to prevent complete melting.
- Carefully remove the tray and gently press a second pretzel onto the softened candy, transforming the individual elements into sandwich-style morsels.
- Craft a luxurious chocolate drizzle by gradually melting chocolate chips in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Generously cascade the molten chocolate over the pretzel sandwiches, creating an artistic pattern that enhances both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Elevate the texture and taste by sprinkling chopped nuts or a delicate touch of sea salt across the chocolate-covered bites.
- Allow the confections to settle and solidify at room temperature, or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the completed bites to an airtight container, preserving their crunch and ensuring maximum enjoyment for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Choose candy bars with different flavors to create unique taste combinations that surprise your taste buds.
- Keep a close eye on the candy bar while baking to prevent burning, as chocolate melts quickly and can turn bitter if overheated.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe suitable for people with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like crushed graham crackers, coconut flakes, or colored sprinkles to add extra texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg