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Salted Caramel Pretzel Candy Crunch

Crunchy pretzels, gooey salted caramel, crispy cereal, and rich chocolate come together in this irresistible sweet-and-salty no bake candy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Confections (Candy & Sweets)
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Crunch Base
  • 4 cups mini pretzels lightly crushed
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salted Caramel
  • 11 ounces soft caramel candies
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix pretzels, cereal, and peanuts in a large bowl.
  3. Melt chocolate chips with butter until smooth.
  4. Pour melted chocolate over the pretzel mixture and toss gently.
  5. Heat caramel candies, cream, and butter in a saucepan until smooth.
  6. Stir vanilla and sea salt into the caramel.
  7. Drizzle caramel over the crunch mixture and fold gently.
  8. Spread onto prepared pan and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
  10. Break into clusters and serve.

Notes

For extra crunch, add toffee bits or chopped peanuts before chilling.