CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL PRETZEL BARS

Chocolate-Caramel Pretzel Bars image

You can use a refrigerated pie crust for more than just pies. See for yourself in this easy-to-make recipe for Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 14.1-oz. pkg.)
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramel Bits
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
1-1/2 cups coarsely broken pretzel twists
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Press crust onto bottom and up sides of 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. Prick bottom of crust several times with fork. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned.
Microwave caramel bits and 3/4 cup COOL WHIP in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until bits are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Stir in pretzels. Pour over crust; spread to completely cover crust. Refrigerate 10 min.
Microwave chocolate and remaining COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring every 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over caramel layer in pan; spread to completely cover caramel layer.
Let stand 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 1 g