Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods
Large, salty pretzel rods are wrapped in caramel and chocolate to create a delicious homemade treat perfect for parties, entertaining, or snacking.
Ingredients
- 10 pretzel rods
- 1 bag (11 oz) caramels unwrapped
- 4 oz melting chocolate wafers
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- 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.