caramel apple chocolate bark

Desserts

Caramel Apple Chocolate Bark

You’ll love the contrast of salty-sweet flavors and crispy, chewy textures in this delicious caramel apple chocolate bark dessert. Crisp apple chips bring not only the full fall flavor, but also a satisfying crunch to the chocolate-caramel treat. All you need is 5 ingredients and a microwave to make this no-bake bark, perfect for gifting over the holidays.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as kraft)
1 cup crushed pretzels
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (3.4 ounce) package apple chips

Directions

Place 2 cups of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and consistent.
Line a 13x18 baking sheet with parchment. Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Cool.
Melt caramel bits in another microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the caramel bubbles. Drizzle caramel over chocolate; swirl evenly around the pan using a spatula. Top with pretzels, pecans, and apple chips until fully covered. Press toppings into caramel with another large sheet of parchment paper; chill in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
Melt remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips in the microwave. Transfer to a zip-top bag; cut off a small corner, then drizzle chocolate evenly over pan.
Chill in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into squares or break into large pieces to serve.