Pour caramel sauce over whole unbroken pretzel twists in the clear glass 9×13 baking dish with 3 other pantry staples for a sweet so good your husband won’t believe how easy it was
Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Caramel Pretzel Crunch Bars bring together the perfect blend of salty pretzels, rich caramel, smooth chocolate, and crunchy nuts in an easy baked treat. This simple dessert builds delicious layers right in the pan, making it a crowd-pleasing dessert that requires very little active prep time.
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Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Caramel Pretzel Crunch Bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Whole pretzel twists | 1/10 oz bag |
| Store-bought caramel sauce | 1 cup |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 2 cups |
| Chopped pecans or peanuts | 1/2 cup |
Step-By-Step Directions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a clear glass 9×13 baking dish.
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Layer the Pretzels: Arrange the whole pretzel twists in an even layer across the bottom of the dish, covering as much of the surface as you can without breaking them up.
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Add the Caramel Mixture: Stir the melted butter and caramel sauce together, then pour the mixture evenly over the pretzels so the sauce settles down into the twists.
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Initial Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until everything is hot and bubbling around the edges.
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Melt the Chocolate: Remove the dish from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot top. Let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
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Add the Nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans or peanuts over the chocolate layer and gently press them in so they stick.
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Cool and Slice: Cool completely, then chill until firm enough to slice into bars. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
