Description
Christmas Caramel Pretzel Bites are a delightful holiday treat that combines the sweet, chewy goodness of caramel with the crunch of pretzels and a touch of chocolate. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for festive gatherings or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Bites:
- 60 small mini pretzels
Caramel Filling:
- 30 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
Chocolate Topping:
- 30 chocolate melting wafers or chocolate kisses
Decoration:
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pretzel base: Arrange half of the pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
- Bake: Bake for 5–6 minutes until the caramels are softened but not fully melted.
- Assemble: Immediately press a second pretzel on top of each softened caramel to create a sandwich. Top each with a chocolate wafer or kiss.
- Add sprinkles: Let the chocolate soften, then press sprinkles onto each pretzel sandwich.
- Cool and set: Allow the pretzel bites to cool at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can use Rolo candies or chocolate-covered caramels as alternatives.
- For a festive touch, try white chocolate with crushed peppermint or red/green M&Ms instead of sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
