Candy Coated Pretzel Sticks Recipe

Microwave 2 cups of chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a tall glass for 45 seconds.

Candy coated pretzel sticks recipe.

Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper wax paper foil or wire rack. 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. If the candy coating is overheated it will be too thick. Prepare as directed substituting large candy canes for the pretzel rods.

Bring just to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is. Dress up chocolate covered pretzel sticks with sprinkles coconut or a chocolate drizzle. Dip three fourths of each pretzel into caramel allowing excess to drip off.

Place white chocolate in a microwavable container. Calories from fat. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Melt the candy melts in the microwave or double broiler according to the directions.

Unfold a piece of newspaper and place it on a table or counter. Dip 1 2 of pretzel rods into the melted white chocolate one at a time. Place almonds in a shallow dish. Dip pretzel rod into melted candy.

How to make candy coated pretzel rods 1. Line two large baking sheets with wax or parchment paper. In a large heavy saucepan combine sugar corn syrup and butter. In a large glass measuring cup microwave caramels and water on high until caramels are melted stirring every minute.

Reheat caramel in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping. Pour candy coating over two thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. 3 place on a parchment or waxed paper sheet lined pan and chill until set about 10 minutes. Then dip the other 1 2 of the pretzel rods in the semi sweet chocolate and place them on the cookie sheet as well.

With a fork drizzle the opposite chocolate onto each rod for decoration. Tap pretzel to smooth and remove excess candy. Place your sprinkles or candies on a paper plate and roll each pretzel rod in desired topping or just sprinkle on. Lay back on wax paper to set completely.

Top the newspaper with parchment or wax paper. Place about 1 2 cup of colored melting candy for the drizzle in heavy duty zip top bags.