Valentine's Day Caramel Pretzel Bites: 5 Reasons They're Irresistible!
These easy caramel pretzel bites are a sweet and salty treat perfect for Valentine's Day! Made with pretzels, caramel candies, and melted chocolate, they're a fun and festive dessert that everyone will love.
Servings: 24
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 72 Pretzel Snaps
- 72 Caramel Candies Unwrapped
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Shortening
- 0.25 cup Valentine's Day Sprinkles Optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzel snaps on the baking sheet. Top each pretzel with a caramel candy.
- Bake for 4-6 minutes, or until caramel is softened but not melted. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate chip onto each caramel. Let stand for a few minutes until chocolate softens.
- Spread the melted chocolate and immediately sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles, if desired.
- Let cool completely until the chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These are best stored in a cool, dry place to prevent the caramel from getting sticky.