Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Cookies

These Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Crispy pretzels are coated in gooey caramel, topped with rich chocolate, and sprinkled with sea salt.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pretzels, broken into pieces
• 1 cup caramel bits
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Spread the broken pretzel pieces evenly on the parchment paper, creating a single layer

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits according to the package instructions, usually in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted

Drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzels, ensuring even coverage

Bake the caramel-coated pretzels in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, just until the caramel starts to bubble and set

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer

Let the chocolate chips sit for a minute to soften, then use a spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate over the caramel and pretzels, creating a marbled effect

While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the bark

Allow the bark to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or you can place it in the refrigerator for faster cooling

Once the bark is completely set, break it into bite-sized pieces

Serve and enjoy