Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

These bars are the ultimate sweet and salty treat! A crunchy pretzel crust is layered with a rich, chewy caramel and topped with a smooth chocolate shell. They’re irresistibly easy to make and perfect for parties, gifts, or a special snack.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Crust:

2 cups finely crushed pretzels

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Caramel Layer:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

¼ cup heavy cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Topping:

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for shine)

¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions:

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