Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

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

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