Description

These Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are a delightful sweet and salty snack, featuring soft baked caramels sandwiched between crunchy pretzels with fresh diced apple bits, drizzled with smooth white chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for parties or a fun homemade treat, these bite-sized snacks bring together an irresistible combination of flavors and textures in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Pretzel & Caramel Assembly

50 small pretzels
25 soft caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup finely diced apple pieces (firm, tart variety)

Chocolate Drizzle & Garnish

1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup crushed pretzels or nuts (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Arrange pretzels: Place half of the small pretzels evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet as the base for your bites.
Add caramels and bake: Top each pretzel with one unwrapped soft caramel. Bake for 4-5 minutes until the caramels soften but are not completely melted, just pliable enough to hold the apple pieces.
Assemble bites: Remove the baking sheet and immediately press a small piece of finely diced tart apple onto each softened caramel. Then cover with another pretzel to form a sandwich, gently pressing to secure the layers.
Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in short bursts (15-20 seconds), stirring well after each until smooth and fully melted.
Drizzle and garnish: Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the melted white chocolate over the pretzel bites. Sprinkle cinnamon and crushed pretzels or nuts over the top for added flavor and crunch, if using.
Cool and set: Let the assembled pretzel bites cool at room temperature or place them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens and the bites are set for serving.

Notes

Use firm, tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for best flavor and texture contrast.
Ensure caramels are soft enough to press apple pieces into but not melted to liquid to avoid mess.
White chocolate drizzle can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate if preferred.
Customize garnishes with chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.