Salted Chocolate Pretzel Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:360
Salted Chocolate Pretzel Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:360
Simple and delicious, these snack bars combine Honey Cheerios™ cereal, chocolate chips and pretzel pieces with marshmallows and topped with Chocolate Fudge Icing sprinkled with sea salt.
Ingredient
Cereal Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Cheerios™ Cereal Bulkpak (21113) | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 1 bag |
| Chocolate chips, semi-sweet | 1 lb 9.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Pretzel sticks, coarsely crushed | 10 oz | 4 cups |
Marshmallow Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Miniature marshmallows | 4 lb | 36 cups |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Chocolate Fudge Icing (11215) | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Coarse sea salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Cereal Mixture
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray.
Add cereal, chocolate chips and pretzel chunks; stir together and set aside.
- Marshmallow Mixture
Heat butter and marshmallows in heavy-bottom large saucepan over medium heat until mixture is melted and smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Assembly
Pour Marshmallow Mixture in bowl with Cereal Mixture; mix well to coat.
Press mixture evenly into greased full size sheet pan (place a piece of parchment paper on top of mixture and press with rolling pin to assist).
- Finishing
Spread icing evenly over bars and sprinkle with sea salt.
Cool at room temperature approx. 1 hour before portioning.
Recipe Tips
- Gently crush pretzel sticks in a plastic bag using a rolling pin for easy clean-up.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories360
- Total Fat13g
- Protein3g
- Total Carbohydrate58g
- Sugars36g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 - 2x3-inch bar
Amount Per Serving Calories : 360
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 36% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 10% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 36g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 3,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
