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10 Sweet and Salty Pretzel Desserts

Can't decide between salty and sweet?
<p>This deliciously crunchy pie has some surprising undertones of orange, vanilla, and cinnamon, which are perfect contrasts to the salty pretzels.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-pretzel-pecan-pie-recipe-wdy1113%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie</strong></a></p>
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Can't decide between salty and sweet? With these treats, you don't have to! Pretzel desserts are the perfect compromise; stick with the classic chocolate-covered pretzel or take the salty, sweet combo to the next level in brownie or pie form! Looking for more pretzel recipes? Check out these 15 crazy twists on pretzels.
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Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie

<p>This deliciously crunchy pie has some surprising undertones of orange, vanilla, and cinnamon, which are perfect contrasts to the salty pretzels.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-pretzel-pecan-pie-recipe-wdy1113%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie</strong></a></p>
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This deliciously crunchy pie has some surprising undertones of orange, vanilla, and cinnamon, which are perfect contrasts to the salty pretzels.

Recipe: Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie

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Beer and Pretzel Caramels

<p>"This recipe so embodies everything about us and why we started Liddabit that we just had to share it. It's a little out-there, it's fun, it's delectable; there's a good hit of salt and a touch of bitterness. We had to do a lot of improvising to come up with the final recipe, and it was very much a labor of love." <br /><br /> <b>From:</b> <i>The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook</i> © 2013 by Liz Gutman and Jen King <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?EAN=9780761166450&lkid= J25249592&pubid=K125307&byo=1" target="_blank">Buy the book</a></p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/beer-pretzel-caramels-recipe-del0913%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBeer and Pretzel Caramels</strong></a></p>
Rachel Been

"This recipe so embodies everything about us and why we started Liddabit that we just had to share it. It’s a little out-there, it’s fun, it’s delectable; there’s a good hit of salt and a touch of bitterness. We had to do a lot of improvising to come up with the final recipe, and it was very much a labor of love."

From: The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook © 2013 by Liz Gutman and Jen King Buy the book

Recipe: Beer and Pretzel Caramels

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Sweet & Salty Pretzel Brownies

<p>Quell all cravings in one fell swoop with these brownies filled with semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, crushed saltine crackers, condensed milk and bite-size pretzels. Plus, no baking required—all you need is a microwave and a fridge.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/sweet-salty-pretzel-brownies-121546%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESweet & Salty Pretzel Brownies</strong></a></p>

Quell all cravings in one fell swoop with these brownies filled with semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, crushed saltine crackers, condensed milk and bite-size pretzels. Plus, no baking required—all you need is a microwave and a fridge.

Recipe: Sweet & Salty Pretzel Brownies

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Cookie Pretzels

<p>Serve up traditional sugar cookies with a twist—pun intended! Lemon and vanilla extracts add a playful zing, as does a sprinkling of coarse red and white decorating sugar on top.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/cookie-pretzels-recipe-122520%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECookie Pretzels</strong></a></p>

Serve up traditional sugar cookies with a twist—pun intended! Lemon and vanilla extracts add a playful zing, as does a sprinkling of coarse red and white decorating sugar on top.

Recipe: Cookie Pretzels

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Pretzel Crumbles

<p>Create individual apple crumbles using pretzels from the market. Top halved apples with a mixture that includes crushed pretzels.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/pretzel-crumbles-recipe-mslo0912" target="_blank"><strong>Pretzel Crumbles</strong></a></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Create individual apple crumbles using pretzels from the market. Top halved apples with a mixture that includes crushed pretzels.

Recipe: Pretzel Crumbles

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Movie-Night Bark

<p>Coworkers, bosses — heck, we'll wager even the mailman will devour this D.I.Y. candy. Double the recipe and give it to everyone</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/movie-night-bark-recipe-rbk1212%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMovie-Night Bark</strong></a></p>
Andrew Purcell

Coworkers, bosses — heck, we'll wager even the mailman will devour this D.I.Y. candy. Double the recipe and give it to everyone

Recipe: Movie-Night Bark

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Chocolate Pretzels

<p>A sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar embellishes these sweet versions of the salty snack.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-pretzels-recipe%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Pretzels</strong></a></p>

A sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar embellishes these sweet versions of the salty snack.

Recipe: Chocolate Pretzels

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Double-Crusted Chocolate Covered Sweet Surprise Cheesecake

<p>A creamy, chocolatey filling is surrounded by an oatmeal-pretzel crust and topped with a decadent ganache in this mouthwatering cheesecake.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/double-crusted-chocolate-covered-sweet-surprise-cheesecake%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDouble-Crusted Chocolate Covered Sweet Surprise</strong></a></p>
Maura McEvoy

A creamy, chocolatey filling is surrounded by an oatmeal-pretzel crust and topped with a decadent ganache in this mouthwatering cheesecake.

Recipe: Double-Crusted Chocolate Covered Sweet Surprise Cheesecake
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Chocolate Pretzels

<p>Cooking with children first became popular during the '90s, with special classes and cookbooks catering to junior chefs. Making these pretzel-shaped treats is a perfect project for kids and parents.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-pretzels-2475%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Pretzels</strong></a></p>
Brian Hagiwara

Cooking with children first became popular during the '90s, with special classes and cookbooks catering to junior chefs. Making these pretzel-shaped treats is a perfect project for kids and parents.

Recipe: Chocolate Pretzels

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Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

<p>These pretzels are supereasy to whip up to give as a gift. Dip them a day ahead, and pack them in a box lined with waxed tissue paper. Don't forget to add a note, or simply remind your friends that pretzels are best eaten within a week — if they're even around that long!</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-dipped-pretzels-gift-guide%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Dipped Pretzels</strong></a></p>

These pretzels are supereasy to whip up to give as a gift. Dip them a day ahead, and pack them in a box lined with waxed tissue paper. Don't forget to add a note, or simply remind your friends that pretzels are best eaten within a week — if they're even around that long!

Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

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<p>This deliciously crunchy pie has some surprising undertones of orange, vanilla, and cinnamon, which are perfect contrasts to the salty pretzels.</p>

<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-pretzel-pecan-pie-recipe-wdy1113%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EChocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie</strong></a></p>
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