Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars
Yield: variable
Ingredients
2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
8 oz bag gluten free pretzels*
11 oz bag caramel bits
2 Tbsp milk
1 cup M&M’s minis milk chocolate baking bits
Directions
1. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave (on low heat, stirring every 15 seconds) until smooth. Spread chocolate evenly over parchment. Immediately add pretzel twists over top (it's ok if they overlap!) and gently press pretzels into chocolate.
3. Add caramel bits to microwave safe bowl with milk and melt according to package instructions (on high for 2 minutes). Stir well and drizzle melted caramel over top of pretzels.
4. Melt remaining 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave. Pour over caramel layer and spread with spatula for even distribution. Immediately sprinkle with M&M’s.
5. Refrigerate until hardened. Break or cut into pieces. Store in refrigerator.
*If you have an Aldi nearby, I highly recommend their liveGfree store brand pretzels! Not only do they taste great, but they are far less expensive than the gluten free pretzels I have seen at any other store.
Recipe adapted from Tastes Better from Scratch.
