Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars (The Sweet & Salty Dessert You’ll Want to Make Again and Again)

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Crust

• 2½ cups crushed pretzels
• ¾ cup melted unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Caramel Layer

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Topping

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (optional, but it gives the chocolate a nice glossy finish)

Optional Toppings

• Crushed pretzels
• Flaky sea salt
• Chocolate drizzle
• Chopped peanuts or pecans

How to Make Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

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