Step 1

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Lay an even layer of pretzel sticks across entire sheet, set aside.

Step 3

Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Continue boiling mixture for 4-5 minutes while stirring frequently. When mixture thickens and darkens remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Step 4

Pour mixture evenly over the pretzels and place baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes.

Step 5

While the first layer is baking, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.

Step 6

Remove baking sheet from oven and let cool 1 minute, then pour melted chocolate evenly across the top. Add holiday sprinkles if desired.

Step 7

Place in fridge (not freezer!) for 3-4 hours or overnight. Once cool, cut into squares and serve.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container.