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Turtle Pretzels

Super delicious!
Course Candy
Cuisine All-American
Keyword caramels, milk chocolate, pretzels
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • wire rack

Ingredients

  • 1 11 oz package caramels
  • 2 tablespoons  sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 10 oz package pretzel rods
  • 1 10 oz package milk chocolate chips or good quality dipping chocolate
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup decorating sprinkles
  • 1 cup mini m & m's

Instructions

  • Unwrap caramels, place in a medium saucepan, add sweetened condensed milk.
  • Melt caramels over medium-low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly.
  • Hold one end of the pretzel rod, dip half of each pretzel rod into the hot caramel.
  • Spoon additional caramel over pretzel rod if necessary to coat evenly.
  • Stand pretzel rods upright in small squares of wire rack to set up.
  • Transfer milk chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high-power, stirring thoroughly every 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Repeat until chocolate is almost melted. (some pieces of morsels will be visible)
  • Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
  • Dip caramel-coated end of pretzels into the melted chocolate; sprinkle with additional ingredients of your choice. Return to wire rack. When chocolate has harden, store in cellophane baggies.