Description
Sweet, salty, crunchy, and perfectly giftable—these caramel-wrapped pretzel rods are a festive treat made for sharing. This doubled batch gives you 20 rods, dipped in silky chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of white chocolate for an extra-fun twist.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups soft caramels (about 10 oz)
4 tsp heavy cream
20 large pretzel rods
16 oz chocolate candy coating or melting wafers
Optional toppings:
– ½ cup assorted sprinkles
– Crushed candy canes
– Chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, pistachios)
– 4 oz white chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with cream until smooth. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Dip each pretzel rod into the caramel, using a spoon to coat about ¾ of the rod. Let excess drip off. Place on the prepared sheet and let set for 15–20 minutes.
Melt chocolate candy coating according to package directions. Dip caramel-coated rods into chocolate and lay back on parchment.
Before chocolate sets, decorate with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or chopped nuts.
For extra flair, drizzle with melted white chocolate and let set completely at room temp or refrigerate briefly.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g