Caramel Pretzel Magic Bars
Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1-14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 50+ pretzels (I used Snyder's Snaps)
- 20 caramels, unwrapped & cut in fourths (*They now sell caramel bits at the store near the chocolate chips! So much easier than unwrapping & cutting up caramel squares. I would try 1 cup of caramel bits if you aren't using the squares.)
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter & press in a sprayed 13x9in pan.
- Pour about half the can of condensed milk over crust.
- Layer your pretzels as close together as you like over the condensed milk/crust.
- Sprinkle caramels, chocolate chips, & coconut flakes.
- Pour remaining half of condensed milk on top.
- OPTIONAL: Break up some extra pretzels to put on top, with a few extra chocolate chips so you can see all the colors above the condensed milk.
- Bake at 350*F for 20-30 min until lightly brown. Let cool completely before cutting & serving.
*I wish the pretzels were a little crunchier, but the ones I sprinkled on top helped a lot! Mix/match some things & make your own version! Here is a link for some Christmas variations from one of my favorite shows: Studio5
I think this is actually something I would make. Looks delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteI just made the original recipe last night. I love the additions you made. Going to try your version next time. I love the name of your blog!!
ReplyDeleteCould you use a homemade caramel recipe? And if so, what would 20 caramels equal to a homemade recipe?
ReplyDeleteYou can try it. I am not sure how it will turn out because it might not mix well with sweetened condensed milk. I was at the store the other day & they have these caramel bits now that make melting the caramel squares easier, because obviously, the bits are like chocolate chips & not wrapped in plastic. I want to make this again with the bits! Anyway, if your homemade caramel recipe is THICK, you should be fine. Marble it with the condensed milk. I would maybe do the equivalent of 3/4-1 cup caramel. No more than that. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out :)
DeleteThese look delicious! I can't wait to try the recipe. I'm featuring you today on Favorite Pins Friday! http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/06/29/favorite-pins-friday-7/
ReplyDeleteHi. I'm new here. I found your site while looking for a sweetened condensed milk recipe on Pinterest. You have some really good looking recipes! I just saved your blog to my favorites. Can hardly wait to try the caramel pretzel magic bars.
ReplyDeleteWe call the original "Hello Dolly Bars" on one side of the family, and "Magic Cookie Bars" on the other but everyone loves them. I've made them with various nuts, left out the (yuck) requisite butterscotch chips -- caramel bits would be so much better! I once made them in a 9" square pan and they were wonderful. Thanks for the salt (pretzel) and caramel version here!
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Yes please! Saved to Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI am going to use your recipe to make a batch for our tailgating picnic at the University of Georgia game Saturday 9/21. Headin' to the store now for ingredients. Wondering about how many of those "caramel bits" to use to replace the twenty wrapped caramels.(Found you on FB, via "Oh So ShAbBy By Debbie Reynolds".)
ReplyDeleteI would use at least one cup (same as the chocolate chips.) Or eyeball it and add as many looks good to you. :) There can never be too much caramel :)
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DeleteIf my Publix has the caramel bits, I didn't see them. Guess I'll start cutting caramels. (Things could be worse!) I will note how much 20 weigh, so we'll know for next time.
DeleteDoes it work to use wax paper on the bottom and how about caramel ice cream topping?
ReplyDeleteWax paper should be fine. I you can try the caramel ice cream topping if that is what you have at home, but you probably won't get the same type of results as if you were to use the caramel bits/cut up squares. If you try it & it works out, please come back & share your results so others can benefit from it. Thanks!
DeleteLove the pretzel layer, you get that yummy salty, crunch in each bite! Great combo!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother did this, my mom did it and I have done it. It is absolutely delish! and easier than anything I have tried yet. Take one can of sweetened condensed milk. Remove the label (or not it will come off in the water). DO NOT OPEN THE CAN!! Fill a pot with water to cover the can. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to a little higher than low. Cover and simmer for 4 hours. The only thing you need to do is keep a close eye on the water level. Don't let it get lower than the can in other words keep the can covered with water. After 4 hours, set the can aside to cool. It will turn out to be the best caramel you have ever tasted. Great for apple dip! I'm sure it can be used for the caramel in this recipe by just adding dollops.
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