Nutella Pretzel Crunch Bars
Indulge in the delightful combination of Nutella and pretzels with these easy-to-make crunch bars. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Equipment
- 13 x 9-inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 10-ounce package marshmallows
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup crushed mini pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 topping coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by greasing a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and set it aside.
For the Base:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add marshmallows, Nutella, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently mix in the crispy rice cereal and crushed pretzel sticks until everything is well incorporated.
- Firmly press the blend into the prepared baking dish and let it cool.
For the Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips along with the heavy cream. Heat in 15-second increments while stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the set cereal treat base.
- While the chocolate is still warm, scatter the crushed pretzels on top and sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired.
- Let the bars cool until they are firm. Once set, slice into squares and enjoy!