Description
These Chocolate Dipped Salted Caramel Pretzel Rods are a delightful combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy textures. Perfect for gifting or indulging yourself, they are deceptively easy to make yet incredibly impressive!
Ingredients
Scale
- Pretzel Rods
- 14 ounces Soft Chewy Caramel Candies (like Kraft caramels)
- 10–12 ounces Good Quality Chocolate (chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips)
- Flaky Sea Salt (Maldon sea salt flakes recommended)
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream (optional)
- Shortening or Coconut Oil (optional for chocolate consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Have your pretzel rods, unwrapped caramel candies, chocolate, and flaky sea salt all ready to go.
- Melt the Caramel: Place your unwrapped caramel candies in a microwave-safe bowl. If using milk or cream, add a tablespoon now. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the caramel is completely melted and smooth. If it feels too thick for dipping, stir in another half-tablespoon of milk or cream until it reaches a nice, dippable consistency.
- Dip in Caramel: Hold a pretzel rod by one end and dip it into the melted caramel, covering about two-thirds to three-quarters of the rod. Gently twist and use the edge of the bowl to scrape off any excess caramel. Place the caramel-dipped rod onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pretzel rods.
- Chill to Set Caramel: Once all your rods are caramel-coated, transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to help the caramel set firmly.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the caramel is setting, prepare your chocolate. Place your chocolate melting wafers or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. If using regular chocolate chips, stir in your optional coconut oil or shortening for a smoother consistency.
- Dip in Chocolate & Sprinkle with Salt: Remove the caramel-set pretzel rods from the fridge. Hold a caramel-coated rod and dip the caramel portion into the melted chocolate. Immediately, while the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.
- Final Chill & Set: Place the chocolate-dipped, salted rods back onto your parchment-lined baking sheets. Return them to the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
- Enjoy: Once fully set, these delicious treats are ready to be devoured or shared!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: If your melted caramel seems too thick, add a tiny bit of milk or cream to achieve a flowing consistency. For chocolate, avoid overheating and consider using a tall glass for dipping to minimize chocolate use.