Caramel-Stuffed Cacao Nibs Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Bites
Get ready for a weekend treat that’s pure bliss! These Caramel-Stuffed Cacao Nibs Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Bites are like a crunchy hug for your taste buds. Sweet, salty, and a little bit sassy – who knew pretzels could throw such a party? Your movie nights just found their VIP guests! Sweeten your weekend ahead with this delightful snack!
Ingredients
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes 30 bites:
60 pretzels
30 caramel candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
A handful of Suncore Foods® Cacao Nibs, for garnishing
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pretzels in a single layer spaced about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart.
2. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel candy and bake the pretzels for 8-10 minutes. You want the caramel to be soft but not completely melted, otherwise they will run over the edges of the pretzels. Remove from the oven, and working relatively quickly, add another pretzel on top of the caramel and gently press down until the caramel spreads and reaches the edges. Repeat for all of the pretzels and allow them to cool. As they cool, the top pretzel should set.
3. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. You can microwave or use the double broiler method. Dip one end of each pretzel sandwich into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate run off and then place it back onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and then repeat the dipping and sprinkling process for all of the other pretzels.
4. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to set up and then enjoy! Keep them stored in an airtight container on the counter.
5. Notes:
- It helps to separate the batch into two, working with 15 pretzel bites at a time. Otherwise the caramel might cool and re-harden quicker than you can add the top pretzels and they won’t stick.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels
- For dairy-free, use dairy free caramel candies and dairy-free chocolate.