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Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzels are a delicious chocolatey treat. They're perfect for a holiday baking tray, or give some to a neighbor or friend!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 36 pretzels
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package pretzel rods 10 ounces
- 12 ounces chocolate milk or dark
- 6 ounces chocolate candy melts white or milk
Caramel
- 14 ounces caramel squares unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon light cream
Instructions
- Line a large sheet or pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the caramel squares and light cream in a medium microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave the mixture 2-3 minutes (in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds) until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture into a tall glass measuring cup or mug. Dip each pretzel rod ⅔ of the way to cover in caramel. Place on parchment paper to cool.
- Once the caramel is set, melt the chocolate in the microwave on 40% power for 45 seconds. Stir and continue microwaving at 20-second intervals until just melted. Stir until smooth.
- Dip the caramel-coated pretzels into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to cool. (You may want to pour the chocolate into a tall glass measuring cup or mug.)
- Melt the chocolate melts in a small zippered bag and snip the corner off. Drizzle over chocolate. Add favorite decorations if desired.
- Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 ½ dozen.
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Notes
- Ensure you are using parchment paper to avoid sticking, not waxed paper.
- If the caramel starts to thicken or harden you can microwave for 20 seconds or until softened.
- Allow the caramel to cool before dipping in the chocolate.
- Cooled caramel can be gently molded around the pretzel before dipping in chocolate. Simply roll cooled caramel pretzels in your hands.
- Chocolate for this recipe can be chocolate chips, chopped chocolate bars, or even candy melts. The better the chocolate, the better the flavor.
- For a pretty and glossy surface, do not overheat the chocolate.
- Add chopped nuts, sprinkles, or decorations while the chocolate is still warm.
- If you have extra caramel or extra chocolate, pour it onto parchment and let it cool. Remove from the parchment and store in an airtight container or sandwich bag. Store in the cupboard for future treats.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pretzel
Calories
102
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36pretzels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pretzel | |
| Calories | 102 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.