Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bar 🍫

Ingredients

For the crunchy base:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• ½ cup chopped peanuts
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar

For the caramel layer:

• 1 cup soft caramel candies
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

For the chocolate topping:

• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix crushed pretzels, peanuts, melted butter, and brown sugar.
3. Press firmly into a greased baking dish.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
5. Melt caramel candies with heavy cream until smooth.
6. Pour caramel over the pretzel crust.
7. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter separately.
8. Spread melted chocolate over the caramel.
9. Drizzle peanut butter on top and create swirls with a toothpick.
10. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
11. Cut into squares and serve!