Caramel Bacon Pretzel Rings: The Party Snack Nobody Can Stop Eating

Caramel Bacon Pretzel Rings: The Party Snack Nobody Can Stop Eating

Fair warning: if you bring these caramel bacon pretzel rings to a gathering, do not expect any leftovers. In fact, you might want to hide a handful for yourself before you even set them out on the table. These gloriously sticky, sweet, salty, and smoky little bites have a way of disappearing at record speed, and once people start grabbing them, there is truly no stopping the madness.

The magic here is in the combination. Crunchy pretzel rings get coated in a rich, buttery caramel that sets into a gorgeous glaze, then gets finished with crispy crumbled bacon and toasted rice or oat pieces that add the most satisfying texture. Served alongside a small bowl of warm caramel dipping sauce, this is the kind of snack that makes people close their eyes on the first bite. You have been warned.

Ingredients

• 1 large bag of pretzel rings (about 16 oz)
• 8 strips of bacon, cooked until crispy and finely crumbled
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 1 cup puffed rice or toasted oats (optional but recommended for extra crunch)

For the Caramel Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

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