Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels (The Easiest Holiday Treat Ever)

There are few things that bring more joy to my kitchen than a tray of sweet-and-salty treats cooling on the counter while the kids hover around asking, “Are they ready yet?” These Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels are one of our family’s absolute favourites – partly because they taste amazing, and partly because they are ridiculously easy to make.

This is the kind of recipe you’ll want to bookmark for Christmas parties, school bake sales, last-minute holiday trays, or those afternoons when you just want to make something fun with the kids without turning your kitchen upside down. They look impressive, but they take minutes. Truly the definition of a mom win.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal ingredients – pretzels, caramels, chocolate, sprinkles. That’s it.
• Kid-friendly – little hands can help at every step.
• Endlessly customizable – dark chocolate, white chocolate, crushed candy canes, sea salt… go wild.
• Perfect for gifting – wrap them in a cello bag with a ribbon and they instantly look boutique-worthy.

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Ingredients

• Small pretzels (the classic twists work best)
• Soft caramels (store-bought squares are perfect)
• Chocolate for melting (milk, dark, or white)
• Optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed nuts, crushed candy cane, festive sugars, flaky sea salt

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels

1. Prep your caramels

Unwrap your caramels and cut each one into quarters. This helps them melt evenly and sit nicely on the pretzels.

2. Assemble

Lay pretzels out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place one caramel quarter in the centre of each pretzel.

3. Melt and press

Bake at a very low temperature – around 250°F (120°C) – for just a few minutes until the caramel softens.
Remove from the oven and gently press the softened caramel down into the pretzel to help it stick.
Let them cool completely until the caramel firms up.

4. Dip in chocolate

Melt your chocolate (microwave or double boiler both work). Dip each pretzel bite into the chocolate, letting excess drip off.

5. Decorate

While the chocolate is still warm, add whatever toppings your heart desires. Kids love sprinkles. Adults love sea salt. Everyone loves crushed candy cane.

6. Let them set

Place them back on parchment and allow the chocolate to harden. You can pop the tray into the fridge if you’re impatient – no judgment.

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Topping Ideas

• Classic holiday: white chocolate + crushed candy cane
• Sweet & salty: dark chocolate + flaky sea salt
• Kids’ favourite: milk chocolate + rainbow sprinkles
• Grown-up version: dark chocolate + chopped toasted pecans
• Double chocolate: drizzle white chocolate over milk chocolate coating

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Storage Tips

Store these treats in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze beautifully – just separate layers with parchment so nothing sticks.

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Make It a Family Tradition

This recipe has become a staple in our home during the holidays. The kids love lining up the pretzels, pressing the warm caramels (always the favourite step), and decorating like crazy at the end. And I love having a recipe that feels special but doesn’t demand perfection.

If you make these Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels, tag me so I can see your beautiful trays!

And check out my full video to see how we make ours here!

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Happy baking – and happy memory-making. 🍫✨