Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods
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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods
Description
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods are made by dipping pretzel rods into warm caramel, allowing them to set before dipping them in melted semi-sweet chocolate. The process creates a layered treat with a crisp pretzel base, a chewy caramel middle, and a smooth chocolate exterior. The addition of a light salt sprinkle enhances the flavor profile by balancing the sweetness with a touch of saltiness.
The preparation involves melting caramels with evaporated milk until smooth, then dipping the pretzels to coat about two-thirds of their length. After cooling, the rods are dipped in melted chocolate and finished on a parchment-lined baking sheet before refrigeration to set the chocolate. This careful preparation results in rods that hold their shape and texture well.
These rods can be served chilled as a handheld dessert or snack. They are approachable for gift giving or party treats and suitable for making ahead, stored in the refrigerator until firm.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces caramels , unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
- 12 ounce pretzel rods package
- 12 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 tablespoon salt for sprinkling (optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Add the caramels and evaporated milk to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds.
- Stir until smooth, then pour into a tall, thin cup.
- Dip the caramel 2/3 of the way into the caramel sauce, then scrape off the excess amount and let cool on a parchment paper lined baking sheet while you dip all the pretzel rods.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds.
- Stir until smooth, then pour into a tall, thin cup.
- Dip the caramel pretzels into the melted chocolate then place them back onto the baking sheet and sprinkle salt on (if desired). Be sure to add salt with each pretzel.
- Cool in a refrigerator until hardened, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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