Best 8 Caramel Pecan Pretzel Pieces Recipes

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"Caramel pecan pretzel pieces" are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combine the sweet flavor of caramel, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the salty savoriness of pretzels. Whether you are looking for a quick snack, a special dessert, or a fun addition to your party platter, these caramel pecan pretzel pieces have you covered. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delectable treats that everyone will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZELS



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These fancy pretzel candies are ready in less than an hour with just with five ingredients- perfect for dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

40 tree- and star-shaped pretzel twists
20 caramels, unwrapped, each cut in half horizontally into 2 thin squares
40 pecan halves
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°F. On large cookie sheet, place pretzels in single layer. Place caramel piece on center of each pretzel. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until caramels have softened. Remove from oven. Press pecan half into each caramel piece. Place close together on sheet of waxed paper.
  • In separate 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bags, place chocolate chips and vanilla chips; seal bags. Microwave each on High 35 to 50 seconds, squeezing chips in bag every 15 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth.
  • Cut small tip from bottom corner of each bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over pretzels. Carefully drizzle melted vanilla chips over chocolate. (If careful when drizzling, there is no need to let the chocolate set before drizzling the vanilla chips.) Refrigerate about 20 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZEL BITES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 pretzel turtles

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 pecan halves
24 mini pretzel twists
24 individually wrapped soft caramel squares
8 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake, shaking the sheet once halfway through, until lightly toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the pretzels neatly on the baking sheet, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel. Bake until the caramels soften (but are definitely not melting), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half onto each caramel, just enough for the caramel to fill the pretzel. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Remove the cooled pretzel/caramels from the baking sheet. Spoon 24 small dollops (1 1/2-teaspoon helpings) of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet, then lightly drop a pretzel onto the middle of each dollop, making sure the pretzel is centered. Allow them to cool completely before serving (you can hasten this along in the fridge).

CARAMEL PECAN PRETZEL BARS



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Rethink your go-to dessert bar recipe with this sweet, nutty game changer from delish.com.

Categories     Christmas     dessert     Gold Recipe No. 5 Savory Butter Pretzel Twists     Make Caramel Pecan Pretzel Bars     snack     treat     holiday     recipe

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
2 1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 (16-oz.) bag ROLD GOLD® Recipe No.™ 5 Savory Butter Artificially Flavored Pretzel Twists, gently crushed
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 (11-oz.) bags soft caramels, unwrapped
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-by-13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips until just melted, about 2 minute 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour all but ;¼ cup of the melted chocolate into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the pretzels. Scatter the pecans evenly over the top of the melted chocolate in the baking dish, gently pressing them into the chocolate. Pour pretzels evenly over top of the pecans.
  • In another medium microwave safe bowl, combine the caramel and heavy cream and microwave until just melted, about 3 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle the caramel, evenly over the top of the pretzels and chocolate in the baking dish. Scatter reserved 1 cup of pretzels over top and gently press into caramel.
  • Stir the oil into the reserved ¼ cup of melted chocolate and drizzle over the bars in the baking dish.
  • Refrigerate until well chilled and set, about 2 hours. Cut into bars, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve chilled.

SALTED CARAMEL PECAN BITES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped pecans
Nonstick baking spray, for the foil
10 to 12 graham crackers
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup (6 ounces) salted butter
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Line a 15-by-10-inch jelly-roll pan or a 9.5-by-13-inch casserole dish with aluminum foil; lightly grease the foil with baking spray. Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer in the prepared pan, slightly overlapping the edges.
  • Combine the sugar, butter and cream in a medium-size heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat and stir in the vanilla and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the crackers, spreading to coat.
  • Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Immediately sprinkle with the salt, lift the foil from the pan and slide the bark off the foil onto a wire rack. Cool completely, 30 minutes to an hour. Break into bite-size pieces.

CARAMEL CORN AND PRETZEL MIX



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A crunchy and delicious snack mix made with pretzels, popcorn, and pecans.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups small pretzel twists
4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, mix butter or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder and vanilla extract, stirring carefully.
  • In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

PECAN CARAMEL CANDIES



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Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the making becomes just as fun as the eating. -Julie Wemhoff, Angola, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 3

54 pretzels
54 Rolo candies (about 11 ounces)
54 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place pretzels 1 in. apart on foil-lined baking sheets. Top each with a Rolo candy., Bake 3-4 minutes or until candies are softened. (Rolos will still retain their shape.) Immediately top with pecans, pressing to spread candy into pretzel. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL PRETZEL BITES



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I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a pretzel log dipped in caramel, chocolate and nuts from a popular candy store. These are smothered with homemade caramel. -Michilene Klaver, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 cups pretzel sticks
2-1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
1/3 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with softened butter. Spread pretzels and pecans on bottom of prepared pan., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cubed butter, corn syrup, milk and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240°(soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over pretzel mixture., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel layer. In microwave, melt white baking chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Let stand until set., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut candy into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PRETZEL TURTLES®



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Quick and easy Turtles® candies! Mini pretzels, caramel covered chocolate candies, and pecans make up this delicious treat.

Provided by Cacki

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 14m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 small mini pretzels
20 chocolate covered caramel candies
20 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel.
  • Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm, press a pecan half onto each candy covered pretzel. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 262.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your caramel pecan pretzel pieces.
  • Don't overcook the caramel. It should be a light amber color and slightly thickened.
  • Be careful when melting the chocolate. It can easily burn if you're not careful.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. This will prevent the caramel pecan pretzel pieces from sticking together.
  • Let the caramel pecan pretzel pieces cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan pretzel pieces are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover pretzels and pecans. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious snack that everyone will love.

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