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Irresistible Chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel Rods

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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Enjoy: Once fully set, these delicious treats are ready to be devoured or shared!

Nutrition

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.

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