Description
Romantic Valentines Day caramel pretzel bites combine salty and sweet flavors for a perfect treat. Chocolate-drizzled pretzels with homemade caramel create an irresistible snack you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 mini pretzels (square or traditional shape)
- 24 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 24 chocolate candies (milk, dark, or white chocolate melting wafers)
- Valentines-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep Station: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a smooth workspace for caramel pretzel bites.
- Pretzel Placement: Distribute mini pretzels across the sheet in a uniform grid, ensuring even spacing for consistent results.
- Caramel Crowning: Center a caramel candy on top of each pretzel, preparing for a delectable transformation.
- Oven Melting: Warm the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 300F (150C), allowing caramels to become soft and pliable without completely liquefying – approximately 45 minutes.
- Chocolate Embellishment: Remove the tray and immediately top each softened caramel with a chocolate candy or melting wafer, gently pressing to create a smooth surface.
- Festive Finale: While chocolate remains glossy, sprinkle Valentines-themed decorations across the bites, adding a romantic and playful touch.
- Cooling Process: Let the pretzel bites rest at room temperature or expedite setting by chilling in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Presentation: Transfer the completed treats to a serving plate or package in charming gift bags, ready to delight your Valentine.
Notes
- Optimize Caramel Melting: Watch caramels closely during baking to prevent burning or complete liquefaction, ensuring a perfect soft, spreadable texture without compromising structural integrity.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain oven at exact 300F (150C) for consistent caramel transformation, using an accurate oven thermometer to guarantee optimal melting conditions.
- Chocolate Coordination: Select high-quality chocolate with good melting properties, preferably using candy melts or chocolate wafers that provide smooth, glossy finish and easy spreadability.
- Storage and Presentation: Store pretzel bites in cool, dry environment to maintain chocolate’s shine and prevent caramel from becoming too sticky, ideally in sealed container at room temperature for maximum flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg