Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 40 pretzel rods.
02 - 16 ounces high-quality chocolate.
03 - 1/2 batch homemade caramel or 1 bag store-bought caramels.

# Instructions:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Make homemade caramel or melt store-bought caramels. Let cool 15 minutes before dipping.
03 - Coat pretzels in caramel using a spoon, let excess drip off. Place on parchment paper and reshape caramel if needed.
04 - Melt chocolate in microwave. Pour into tall glass and dip caramel-coated pretzels. Add any toppings while chocolate is wet.
05 - Let chocolate harden completely before removing from parchment paper.

# Notes:

01 - Use sturdy pretzel brands like Snyder's.
02 - Best with high-quality chocolate bars, not chips.
03 - Keeps up to one week in airtight container.