Directions

• 1. Line cookies sheet or tray with parchment paper; set aside. Remove wrappers from chewy caramel candies; chop and set aside.
• 2. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Spread over parchment paper in rectangular shape (about 11x13-inches).
• 3. Remove wrappers from soft caramels. Place 8 caramels and 1-1/2 teaspoons heavy cream in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds or until caramels are melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over chocolate.
• 4. Sprinkle reserved chewy caramel pieces over chocolate and caramel. Top with pretzels, breaking to get good coverage.
• 5. Melt remaining 8 soft caramels and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons heavy cream in small microwave bowl following above melting directions for soft caramels. Drizzle over bark.
• 6. Refrigerate until very firm. Break into pieces. For best results store in one layer in airtight container in cool, dry place. Makes about 1 pound candy. Recipe created for The Hershey Company by Chef in Training.