Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

By Cupcake

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS:
• 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) pretzel rods
• 3 cups chopped toasted almonds
• 1 pound white confectionery coating
• 1 pound dark chocolate confectionery coating

Details

Servings 40

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS:
Melt caramels in the top of a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square pan or a tall glass. Leaving 1-in. of space on the end you are holding, roll or dip pretzels in caramel. Allow excess to drip off. Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and allow to harden.
Melt white confectionery coating in a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Repeat dipping procedure with half of the caramel-coated pretzels. Return to baking sheets to harden. Repeat with dark chocolate coating and remaining pretzels.
Store in an airtight container, or wrap in plastic wrap and tie with a colorful ribbon for gift-giving. Yield: about 4 dozen. Editor's Note: Confectionery coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled "almond bark" or "candy coating" and is often sold in bulk packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds.