10/11/2026
Chocolate Pecan Pretzel Clusters π«π₯¨π°
Rich and Crunchy Chocolate Pecan Pretzel Clusters Loaded with Smooth Melted Chocolate, Buttery Toasted Pecans, Crispy Salted Pretzels, and Sweet Caramel for an Irresistible Homemade Sweet and Salty Treat.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Pecan Clusters
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted 1 1/2 cups mini salted pretzels, roughly crushed 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Layer
3/4 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the Chocolate Drizzle
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tsp coconut oil
For Garnish
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/3 cup crushed salted pretzels Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3β5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let cool completely.
3. Roughly crush the mini pretzels into bite-sized pieces, keeping some larger chunks for extra crunch.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and coconut oil.
5. Microwave in 20β30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
6. Stir in vanilla extract, toasted chopped pecans, and crushed pretzels until everything is evenly coated in chocolate.
7. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel candies, heavy cream, and sea salt.
8. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until the caramel is melted and smooth. Let cool slightly until thick but still spoonable.
9. Drop heaping tablespoons of the chocolate pecan pretzel mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cluster.
10. Spoon a small amount of warm caramel over each cluster, allowing it to settle between the pecans and pretzels.
11. Melt the remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth, then drizzle over the clusters.
12. Sprinkle with extra toasted pecans, crushed pretzels, and flaky sea salt if desired.
13. Refrigerate for 30β45 minutes until the chocolate is completely set.
14. Carefully remove from the parchment paper and serve. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 30β45 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 24 clusters π«π₯¨π°π―β¨