Monday, May 20, 2013

Make Dipped Pretzels

Dipped pretzels are an affordable, easy treat that can be used in a variety of ways. Dipped pretzels are simply salty pretzels dipped in rich chocolate. They can be used as a dessert at your next party. They are also a great personal holiday gift idea for your friends and family. You can use your favorite candies, sprinkles or more chocolate to add a beautiful twist on this yummy treat. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Instructions


Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods


1. Cut a 9-inch by 13-inch piece of wax paper and place it on a flat surface.


2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the almond bark. Microwave for one minute and stir. Continue melting in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted. Watch closely, as you do not want it to burn.


3. Pour the melted almond bark into a rectangular dish about as long as a pretzel rod.


4. One at a time, dip each pretzel rod into the almond bark and roll until it the rod is completely covered in chocolate. Hold the pretzel rod over the dish of almond bark to drip off any excess.


5. Place each chocolate-covered pretzel rod onto the wax paper and let dry 30 minutes to an hour.


Optional Candy or Chocolate Toppings


6. Before beginning steps for the chocolate covered pretzels, place candy or chocolate pieces into a resealable plastic bag and seal tightly.


7. Crush the candy pieces in the plastic bag by pounding with a heavy rolling pin on a hard, flat surface.








8. Pour the crushed candy pieces into a shallow dish. Follow steps 1-4 from above.


9. After dipping the pretzels in almond bark in Step 4 above, roll each rod in the crushed candy pieces and then set the pretzel to dry on wax paper for 30 minutes to an hour.

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