Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods

There’s just something special about that classic salty and sweet combination.

After all, it’s the reason we put salt into cookies and sugar in barbecue sauce. So a pretzel coated in caramel and chocolate sounds perfect, right? Well, it is.

Let’s get to it.

How can I make the chocolate drizzle prettier?

In order to make the chocolate drizzle more controlled and less haphazard, put the melted chocolate into a zip top bag and trim the tip off the end. Now you can put the chocolate exactly where you want it.

What else can I put on the pretzel rods besides sprinkles?

These pretzel rods are so versatile, you could put almost anything on them! Other ideas might include chocolate chips, coconut, finely chopped pecans or pistachios, or even a little cayenne pepper for some kick!

Large, salty pretzel rods are wrapped in caramel and chocolate to create a delicious homemade treat perfect for parties, entertaining, or snacking.

10 pretzel rods
1 bag (11 oz) caramels (unwrapped)
4 oz melting chocolate wafers
Sprinkles (optional)

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the caramels in a glass bowl or mason jar and microwave for about a minute or until the caramel is melted and smooth when stirring. One at a time, dip a pretzel rod into the caramel. Scrap off any excess parts with a spoon or butter knife. Repeat this step with all of the pretzels. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Put the chocolate wafers in a glass both and melt until smooth. Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over the caramel on the pretzel rods. If using sprinkles, sprinkle them immediately over the chocolate before it hardens.
Place the rods back in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes.
Store in an air-tight, cool place.