No baking required to make these easy treats and everyone absolutely loves them! They store well in the fridge for a couple of weeks making them the perfect treat anytime!
A Favorite Treat!
Looking for a fun but fancy, easy, sweet treat? Chocolate dipped pretzel rods are a favorite.
Sweet and salty, creamy and chewy all in one bite. Swap out chocolate for colored candy melts or add your favorite sprinkles over regular chocolate for any holiday. These can be made in the microwave or stovetop. Make these ahead of time if you’d like, they store for weeks in the fridge.
What’s in Caramel Pretzels?
PRETZELS Pretzel rods are easy to find online, in the snack aisle of any local market, or at even craft stores (like Michaels). CHOCOLATE Chocolate and candy melts can be picked up in the baking aisle. I use semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe but any chocolate will work. CARAMEL This recipe calls for creamy caramel squares. DECORATIONS What we really love about sweet treats is that they can be decorated any way you like! Reverse the order of dark to white chocolate. Of course, they’re great with sprinkles for Valentine’s, baby showers and beyond!
How to Make Dipped Pretzel Rods
These super fancy-looking treats are delicious, and are also so easy to make!
Individually: Place them in little bags made for pretzel rods. Add a ribbon and a tag. As a Gift: Find tins or cardboard treat boxes online or at craft stores or even the dollar store.
To Melt Chocolate on the Stove
The caramel can be melted on low heat in a small saucepan. To melt the chocolate, use the method below. Important: Do not get any water in the melted chocolate or it can seize up.
Tips for Perfection
Ensure you are using parchment paper to avoid sticking, not waxed paper. 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.
How to Store
Keep caramel pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature layered between parchment paper for about a week. Freeze caramel pretzels by individually wrapping them in parchment paper and storing them in a zippered bag labeled with the date on it. They will keep a couple of months.
More Chocolatey Treats!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries – only 2 ingredients Caramel Chocolate Trifle – with a homemade caramel layer Chocolate Cashew Clusters – a no-bake treat Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake – bake in 30 minutes Chocolate Caramel Cake – so moist & delicious Hot Chocolate Bombs – a hug in a mug Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – so fun & festive
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