Description
Salty, sweet, chewy, and crunchy—these Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Clusters are dangerously addictive. With melty chocolate, soft caramel, and a salty pretzel crunch, they’re perfect for holiday treats, snack platters, or edible gifting. We’ve doubled the batch and added a few tasty twists to take them over the top.
Ingredients
24 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 bags)
16 oz mini pretzels, lightly crushed (about ¾ of a standard bag)
22 oz Kraft caramels (2 bags), unwrapped
4 tbsp heavy cream
Sea salt for sprinkling
Optional twist: 1 tsp vanilla extract or ½ tsp cinnamon in caramel for flavor boost
Optional twist: Add 1 cup chopped roasted pecans or almonds for nutty crunch
Optional: Drizzle with white chocolate for visual contrast
Instructions
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla or cinnamon if using.
In a large bowl, mix crushed pretzels with melted caramel until evenly coated.
Drop heaping spoonfuls of the caramel pretzel mix onto baking sheets. Let set for 10–15 minutes.
In another bowl, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Spoon over each pretzel cluster, spreading slightly.
While chocolate is still soft, sprinkle with sea salt and/or nuts. Drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
Let cool at room temp or chill briefly until set. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 23g