First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure your pretzel crack bakes evenly.

Lay the pretzels out on a large baking sheet. Make sure they're spread out evenly; this will allow the mixture to coat them perfectly.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the softened butter and brown sugar. Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. You’ll want that rich caramel color to develop.

Once your caramel mixture is ready, pour it over the pretzels. Quickly spread the mixture evenly to coat all the pretzels. This step needs to be done swiftly, as the caramel may begin to set if left too long.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes. This allows the caramel to set and the pretzels to become even crispier.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven. While it’s still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for a minute to soften before spreading the melted chocolate evenly across the pretzels.

If you want to add a little magic, now’s your time to sprinkle with nuts or rainbow sugar crystals. Add them while the chocolate is still warm, so they stick.

Let the sheet cool completely. Once cooled, break the pretzel crack into pieces. Store them in an airtight container if they last that long!