Chewy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe

Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe – a simple, festive candy perfect for the holidays and a great homemade gift for chocolate and caramel lovers.

I make these every holiday season and serve them on a tray alongside sugar cookies and red velvet crinkle cookies. They’re festive, addictive, and always a crowd-pleaser.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PRETZEL BITES

These caramel-stuffed pretzels are dipped in chocolate and finished with holiday sprinkles. They’re quick to make, look beautiful on a dessert table, and package well in mason jars for gifting. The caramel melts just enough to soften and fill the pretzel hole without overflowing—half of a caramel square is usually perfect.

Pretzel bites dipped in chocolate on a plate.

HOW TO MAKE PRETZEL CANDY

For variety, dip the pretzel bites in semi-sweet or milk chocolate. You can coat the entire pretzel, dip only half, or mix and match. After dipping, add festive sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet for a cheerful finish. These treats are especially popular at holiday parties and make thoughtful handmade gifts.

Mini pretzels with a square of caramel on silicone baking mat.

OTHER EASY CANDY RECIPES

Reindeer Chow
Easy Microwave Caramels
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Cups
Rolo Pretzel Bites

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Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites

Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites — a super simple holiday candy and a great gift idea for chocolate and caramel fans.

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Prep Time
15 mins

Cook Time
7 mins

Total Time
22 mins

Dessert

American

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 145 kcal

Ingredients

24 pretzels
12 caramel squares unwrapped, cut in half (Kraft recommended)
3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate melted with 1 tsp coconut oil
Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
Place half of a caramel square on top of each pretzel.
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the caramels are softened and slightly melty. The caramel should soften enough to settle into the pretzel holes but not overflow; it will spread a bit as it cools. Allow the pretzels to cool completely before dipping.
When cooled, melt chocolate (add 1 teaspoon coconut oil to help smooth). Dip each pretzel whole or halfway, tapping gently so excess chocolate drips back into the bowl.
Place dipped pretzels back on the lined sheet and add sprinkles while the chocolate is wet. Let cool and set completely.
Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

If your oven runs hot, bake for 4 to 5 minutes. The goal is to soften the caramel, not to fully liquefy it.

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