Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Recipes Desserts Holidays Kid-friendly Quick and Easy Vegetarian
Description
These pretzel rods can be customized for any occasion. They are easy to prepare, cute and delicious.
Ingredients
40 sturdy pretzel rods, like Snyder's*
16 oz. good quality chocolate, like Ghirardelli baking chocolate bars, from the baking aisle**
1/2 batch homemade caramel or 1 bag store-bought caramels***
Directions
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Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare homemade caramel or melt store-bought caramels. Remove from heat. Allow homemade caramel to cool for about 15 minutes before dipping.
Use a spoon to scoop the caramel sauce onto the pretzels, turning as you go. Allow excess sauce to drip off. Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
After the caramel sets and cools, some might pool at the base of the pretzel, causing the bottom to be flat. Use your hands to mold the caramel back around the rod or gently roll the rod on the parchment paper to smooth it around.
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Pour the chocolate into a tall glass.
Dip the caramel-coated pretzels into the melted chocolate, using a spoon or spatula to help smooth the chocolate up and around, if necessary. Lay the dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
While the chocolate is still warm on the pretzels, sprinkle on a few light weight toppings or sprinkles, if desired.
Allow the chocolate to set up before eating or removing from parchment lined baking sheet.
40 servings.
*Choose good, sturdy pretzel rods, like Snyder’s brand, or Clancy’s from Aldi. Avoid Walmart and Rold Gold because they break easily.
**Don't use chocolate chips, they don't melt well. For white chocolate, use Ghirardelli melting wafers.
***Homemade caramel will taste amazing and is easy to make, but it takes about 1 hour. Melted Kraft caramel bits or wrapped caramel candy squares work well too. Follow the melting instructions on the package.