Gone are the days of preparing lots of Valentine's for my kids' friends and decorating cute boxes to put them in. I kind of miss those days, but I now have fun making Valentine treats with my daughter. Together we came up with the perfect Valentine treat for the family. It's the perfect combination of salty sweetness.
Valentine Pretzel Bark is perfect for a beginner at candy making to make. This easy salty sweet treat is also a perfect for my kids: my son who is a little salty (he'd be the first to admit it) and my daughter who is sweet. ;)
Valentine Pretzel Bark
This bark has a yummy pretzel toffee base that would be delicious with any kind of chocolate on it!
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 cups salted pretzel twists
2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Valentine M&M's and sprinkles
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a jelly roll pan with Silpat liner, parchment or no-stick foil.
3. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared jelly roll pan, using broken pieces to fill in gaps between the pretzels; set aside.
4. In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the sugars and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and gently boil for 4 minutes.
5. Pour the butter/sugar mixture evenly over the layer of pretzels. Using a heat-proof spatula, spread the butter/sugar mixture to cover the pretzels completely.
6. Place pan in the oven and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes (keep a close eye on this, it can burn quickly).
7. After removing the pan from the oven, sprinkle the top of the pretzel toffee with the white chocolate chips. Wait about 2 minutes, then spread the chocolate with an offset spatula.
8. Sprinkle with Valentine M&M's and sprinkles.
9. Cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to harden (1-2 hours).
10. Lift the bark from the pan and break into pieces. Enjoy!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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