Description
A sweet and salty treat that’s impossible to resist, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Salted Caramel Crack layers buttery toffee over crisp saltines, topped with swirls of chocolate and peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, chewy caramel, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. It’s rich, crunchy, and perfect for sharing (or not!).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (270 g) bag Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips (Chipits)
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 20–25 soft caramel squares, chopped into quarters
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together.
- Bring to a boil and let it bubble for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
- Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the crackers and spread gently, making sure all crackers are covered.
- Bake for 5 minutes, until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips over the top. Let sit for 2–3 minutes until softened, then spread them together. Use a toothpick to drag through the chocolate in straight lines going one direction, then pull it back through in the opposite direction between those lines to create a simple arrow-style marbled pattern.
- Arrange the mini pretzels over the top in rows, alternating their direction. Place the chopped caramel pieces in between the pretzels.
- Gently tap the tray on the counter to help everything settle into the chocolate, then sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
Let the toffee boil for the full 3–4 minutes to get the right crisp texture.
Make sure the crackers are fully covered with toffee to avoid soft spots.
Arranging the pretzels and caramel helps distribute the toppings evenly across each piece.
Tapping the tray (instead of pressing) keeps the chocolate layer smooth and clean.
The flaky sea salt balances the sweetness of the caramel and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: North American