In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and stir until combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Pour the caramel mixture over the pretzel layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Add the Chocolate:
Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer.
Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes until it melts, then spread it evenly with a spatula.
Finish and Cool:
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top for that extra salty-sweet flavor.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator until set (about 1 hour).
Cut and Serve:
Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut the bars into squares or rectangles.
Tips:
If you like extra crunch, you can leave some pretzels whole or add a few pretzel pieces on top of the chocolate before it hardens.
You can use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
These Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars are perfect for parties, gifting, or just enjoying a sweet and salty treat at home!
