5 from 15 votes
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods combine salty pretzel rods with a layer of smooth caramel and a coating of melted semi-sweet chocolate. The optional sprinkling of sea salt on top adds a contrasting crunch and deepens the salty-sweet balance. These treat rods offer a firm texture with a chewy caramel center, ideal for dessert or a special snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
24
Servings
Calories:
351 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% 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.