Holiday Pretzel Rods Recipes

HOLIDAY PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Stir 1 tablespoon oil each into each bowl of melted chocolate. Put crushed candy canes and festive sprinkles in two separate shallow bowls.
• Dip pretzel rod ends in melted chocolate then roll in desired toppings until fully coated. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, or until chocolate is set.

CHRISTMAS PRETZEL RODS RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
• Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
• Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook's notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
• If drizzling with additional colored candy melts, allow the initial candy coating to set completely. Then, use a spoon or fork to drizzle candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
• Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the pretzel to soften.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Place almonds in a shallow dish. In a large glass measuring cup, microwave caramels and water on high until caramels are melted, stirring every minute., Dip three-fourths of each pretzel into caramel, allowing excess to drip off. (Reheat caramel in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping.) Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper until set. , In a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip half of the caramel-coated pretzels in white baking chips, allowing excess to drip off. Add sprinkles if desired; return to waxed paper to set. Repeat with chocolate chips and remaining pretzels., Store in airtight containers or wrap in cellophane gift bags and tie with ribbon.