This delicious treat is easy to make during the busy holiday times. It's crunchy, salty and chocolatey. If desired, decorate it with colorful sprinkles to fit the occasion.
15 oz. bag pretzel sticks
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. salt
20 oz. high quality chocolate, chopped
Christmas or holiday sprinkles, optional
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay an even layer of pretzel sticks across the entire prepared baking sheet with pretzel sides touching; set aside.
Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 4-5 minutes while stirring frequently. When mixture thickens and darkens, remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Pour mixture evenly over the pretzel sticks. Place baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
While the pretzel layer is baking, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
Remove baking sheet from oven; let cool 1 minute; pour melted chocolate evenly across the top of the pretzel layer. Add Christmas or holiday sprinkles, if desired.
Place in the refrigerator (NOT freezer) for 3-4 hours or overnight.
When cooled, cut into squares.
Serve.
12 servings.
Store in an airtight container.