Name: Pretzel Crack
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1.5 cups pretzels; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup chocolate; sprinkles

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Pretzel Crack

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Instructions

First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.

Place the pretzels in one even layer in pan.

In a small saucepan, add butter and light brown sugar.

Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove caramel from heat. Pour over pretzels.

Then, place pan in oven. Bake for 5 minutes.

Remove from oven. Pour over melted chocolate.

Carefully spread chocolate into one even layer. Top with sprinkles if desired.

Place pan in freezer for at least 15 minutes or until hardened.

Finally, remove pan from freezer. Break bark into bite sized pieces.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Line Your Pan with Parchment 📄
Use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless while ensuring even browning of the chocolate layer.
Toast Your Pretzels First 🥨
Lightly toast the pretzels in a 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes before layering to intensify their salty crunch and reduce moisture absorption from the melted chocolate.
Control Chocolate Temperature ♨️
Melt chocolate over a double boiler or use 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, to achieve smooth, glossy coverage without scorching or seizing.
Butter-Sugar Caramel Timing ⏱️
Watch your brown sugar and butter mixture carefully—it should bubble gently for only 1-2 minutes once combined to achieve the perfect toffee-like consistency without burning.
Quick-Chill for Clean Breaks 🧊
Refrigerate the finished pretzel crack for at least 15 minutes before breaking into pieces to ensure clean, crispy shards with properly set chocolate.