Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Caramel Pretzel Bites, where sweet and salty flavors dance harmoniously. These bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your cravings and bringing joy to any occasion. With three enticing variations - Classic Caramel, Chocolate Caramel, and Peanut Butter Caramel - these pretzel bites cater to diverse palates. Embark on a flavor adventure as you explore each recipe, ranging from the timeless combination of caramel and pretzels to the irresistible fusion of chocolate and peanut butter. These Caramel Pretzel Bites promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a baking adventure that will yield delightful results.
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CARAMEL PRETZEL BITES
I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a pretzel log dipped in caramel, chocolate and nuts from a popular candy store. These are smothered with homemade caramel. -Michilene Klaver, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with softened butter. Spread pretzels and pecans on bottom of prepared pan., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cubed butter, corn syrup, milk and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240°(soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over pretzel mixture., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel layer. In microwave, melt white baking chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut candy into bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZEL BITES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 24 pretzel turtles
Number Of Ingredients 4
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).
CARAMEL APPLE BRIE PRETZEL BITES
An elegant, quick, and easy snack that is perfect for any date night. Pairs well with a nice moscato or Champagne.
Provided by Jordan Blythe
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Center a round of brie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Place butter and brown sugar in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, 1 or 2 minutes. Add apple slices and continue cooking until apples are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Place warm brie on a serving platter. Top with apple mixture and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve with Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 984.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
PEANUT BUTTER, CARAMEL & PRETZEL BITES
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 60 unbroken square pretzels on your work surface. Turn each unwrapped caramel on its side and slice in half. This should give you two square caramels per piece for a total of 30. Place each half on an empty pretzel. Continue doing this until all 15 caramels are cut in half and placed on pretzels. Cook caramels on pretzels in the microwave for 5 seconds and press caramel into pretzel. If caramel will not press into pretzel, cook for additional 5 seconds. Caramel should not be melted, just soft enough to press into the pretzel so they stick together. You'll need to do this in batches. On remaining 30 pretzels, smear each one with peanut butter. Press a peanut butter half pretzel into a caramel half pretzel. Do this to all. You should have 30 peanut butter pretzel sandwiches at this point. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Add vegetable oil to thin the chocolate slightly after it's melted. Place pretzel sandwiches into white chocolate and with a fork gently pick each one up and shake it gently to remove excess chocolate. Place Pretzel bites on wax paper, non-stick foil or a baking mat to cool and dry. Sprinkle candy bits, sprinkles or colored sugar on top of each one as you finish, before they dry. Repeat until all 30 pretzel bites are dipped. Allow to dry fully and devour!
Tips:
- Use a good quality caramel sauce. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the bites.
- Pretzels should be fresh and crunchy. Stale pretzels will not hold up well in the caramel.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel. It should be thick and golden, but not burnt.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before dipping the pretzels. This will help prevent the caramel from running off the pretzels.
- Sprinkle the pretzels with sea salt while the caramel is still wet. This will add a nice salty contrast to the sweetness of the caramel.
- Store the caramel pretzel bites in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Caramel pretzel bites are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover pretzels and caramel sauce. These bites are also a great gift idea for friends and family.
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