M&M Bark

• enough pretzel sticks to just cover the bottom of an 8 X 8 pan
• 30 or so caramels (I use Kraft caramels)
• 1 Tbsp cream (or whole milk)
• 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1 - 2 cups mini M & M's

1. Line an 8 X 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. Spread out a layer of pretzel sticks, enough to cover the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a small, microwave safe bowl, stir caramels with the cream and heat, in 15 - 20 second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
4. Carefully spread the caramel on top of the pretzels.
5. In a small, microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips in microwave, stirring after every 10 - 15 seconds or so until smooth. (Be careful not to overheat or chocolate will seize.)
6. Spread over caramel layer.
7. Sprinkle with mini M & M's and lightly press into chocolate. (I put 1 to 2 cups of mini M & M's because you can use as many or as little as you want.)
8. Chill in fridge until solid, about an hour or two.
9. You can either cut it with a knife dipped in hot water OR simply break up with your hands.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/m-m-bark-51481211 (may not work)