Name: Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped toasted almonds -; 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels, unwrapped -; 2 tablespoons water -; 2 packages (10 ounces each) pretzel rods -; 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips -; 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) dark chocolate chips -; Assorted sprinkles, optional -

Ingredients for - Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

1. 3 cups chopped toasted almonds

2. 2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels, unwrapped

3. 2 tablespoons water

4. 2 packages (10 ounces each) pretzel rods

5. 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips

6. 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) dark chocolate chips

7. Assorted sprinkles, optional

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

1 . Stage

Place almonds in a shallow dish. In a large glass measuring cup, microwave caramels and water on high until caramels are melted, stirring every minute.

2 . Stage

Dip three-fourths of each pretzel into caramel, allowing excess to drip off. (Reheat caramel in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping.) Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper until set.

3 . Stage

In a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip half of the caramel-coated pretzels in white baking chips, allowing excess to drip off. Add sprinkles if desired; return to waxed paper to set. Repeat with chocolate chips and remaining pretzels.

4 . Stage

Store in airtight containers or wrap in cellophane gift bags and tie with ribbon.