Chocolate Caramel Pretzels Food

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PRETZELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pretzels evenly on the baking sheet.
• Unwrap caramel candies and cut in half. Place one half of a caramel candy on top of each pretzel. Place in the oven to bake for 3-5 minutes. The caramel won't be fully melted, but thats okay.
• While the pretzels and caramel cool, melt the chocolates separately in the microwave or over a double boiler. If using the microwave, melt gently in 30 second increments.
• Dip pretzel with melted caramel into the chocolates alternating between the white chocolate and milk chocolate. While the chocolate is still warm, add sprinkles to the chocolate caramel pretzel bites

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PRETZEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place the pretzels onto the baking sheet in a single layer until it's completely covered.
• In a small pot, melt the butter and sugar over medium low heat. Bring it to a boil, then continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour the bubbly mixture evenly over the pretzels. The caramel mixture will even out when it bakes, so don't worry if you missed some spots.
• Bake it at 325F for 8 to 10 minutes until the caramel is fully bubbling on the entire sheet.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over top. Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 1 to 2 minutes to soften the chocolate chips.
• Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly. Then place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• Remove the pretzel bars from the baking sheet and peel off the aluminum foil. Break it apart or cut it into squares with a large knife.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZEL BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Put the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake, shaking the sheet once halfway through, until lightly toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the pretzels neatly on the baking sheet, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel. Bake until the caramels soften (but are definitely not melting), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half onto each caramel, just enough for the caramel to fill the pretzel. Set aside to cool completely.
• Remove the cooled pretzel/caramels from the baking sheet. Spoon 24 small dollops (1 1/2-teaspoon helpings) of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet, then lightly drop a pretzel onto the middle of each dollop, making sure the pretzel is centered. Allow them to cool completely before serving (you can hasten this along in the fridge).