Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods are an easy, irresistible treat that’s perfect for holidays, parties, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth!
If you love Homemade Candy, these Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods are a must-try. They’re just as delicious as my Peppermint Bark Pretzels and Chocolate Covered Pretzels, making them another easy, sweet-and-salty treat to add to your candy-making lineup.
Why You’ll Love These Pretzels?
- A few simple steps are all you need for a delicious homemade treat!
- They’re perfect for gifting! Make a batch for holidays, parties, or sharing with friends and family!
Sabrina’s Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods Recipe
These pretzel rods are perfect for when you want a fun treat that feels a little extra special without being complicated. The combination of crunchy pretzels, chewy caramel, and chocolate is hard to resist and makes the best gifts!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces caramels , unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
- 12 ounce package pretzel rods
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sea salt , for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Add the caramels and evaporated milk to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds.
- Stir until smooth, then pour into a tall, thin cup.
- Dip the caramel 2/3 of the way into the caramel sauce, then scrape off the excess amount and let cool on a parchment paper lined baking sheet while you dip all the pretzel rods.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds.
- Stir until smooth, then pour into a tall, thin cup.
- Dip the caramel pretzels into the melted chocolate then place them back onto the baking sheet and sprinkle salt on (if desired). Be sure to add salt with each pretzel.
- Cool in a refrigerator until hardened, about 15 minutes.
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Sabrina’s Tips
I always let the caramel cool slightly before dipping the pretzels so it’s thick enough to coat them without sliding off. You can also stir in a tiny amount of coconut oil into thick melted chocolate to create a smooth dipping texture.
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About this Recipe
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are quick and easy to make, no-bake dessert, that are salty and crunchy. They make adorable gifts when you wrap them up in colorful parchment paper… I love to throw in my Turtles Pretzels to make it a beautiful gift box! A batch whipped up in an afternoon will have you covered for holiday gifts for those you want to show you are thinking of them, without breaking the bank.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
Lay them flat on parchment lined cookie sheet. In the microwave, melt some chocolate candy pieces, stirring often. Put the melted chocolate into a ziplock baggy and seal. Cut the a tiny bit of the tip of the baggy and quickly begin zig-zagging over your pretzels. Use different kinds of chocolate or add food coloring to white chocolate in order to add contrast and design.
How to Store
- Serve: You can leave pretzels sealed in something airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days. I recommend leaving them somewhere relatively cool and dry, and put a layer of wax paper or parchment paper into the bottom to keep the rods from melting and sticking together.
- Store: You can keep pretzels in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep them sealed up in a container that will keep moisture away.
- Freeze: Pretzel Rods are fine in the freezer for about 3 months. Keep them sealed in a container with wax or parchment paper to keep them from freezing together.
Ideas to Serve
These chocolate and caramel covered pretzels would be great presented in a festive mug, lined with pretty tissue paper, for your children’s teachers. Another inexpensive but beautiful way to gift them is to head to the dollar store. They always have smaller decorative boxes just the right size for a dozen homemade treats. You can also add them to your Christmas Cookie Box for the Holidays!
Frequent Questions
Set the pretzel rod into the middle of a piece of parchment paper. Pull the paper up and around the pretzel rods until they are completely covered, then tie tightly with a ribbon to make a cute snack gift.
You can make them up to 2 days before, but for best results make them with enough time to chill in the fridge before serving.
I recommend keeping them in the fridge so that they don’t melt and stick together, but you can keep them at room temperature for about 2 days.
Variations
- Chocolate: You can use different types of chocolate to make an assortment of pretzel rod flavors. Try mint chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips.
- Candy: Before you chocolate hardens, roll your Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods in crushed bits of your favorite candy. During the holidays, peppermint candies and peanut brittle would be a beautiful and delicious touch. You can also roll them in chocolate or rainbow sprinkles.
- Nuts: It goes without saying, but nuts would take these holiday treats to the next level. Crushed peanuts, pecans, walnuts, even hazelnuts would make Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Rods more amazing.
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These chocolate caramel pretzel rods will make great treats for the upcoming holiday parties for family and friends.
Perfect for that! Enjoy!
These look like such a delicious and easy snack idea!
They’re so easy to make! You’ve got to try them.
These look like a lot of fun and would make a great gift. And who can resist chocolate!
The best type of gift is chocolate!
The combination of caramel and chocolate is fantastic! I love how easy it is to make this.
Thanks, Jamie. I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
These look like a delicious treat, and perfect for the festive season. They would be so good with hot chocolate. There is something very moreish about caramel and chocolate together.
Agreed!