Posted by Karen on October 21, 2000 at 16:42:02:
In Reply to: Chocolate Carmel Dipped Pretzel Rods posted by Nancy on October 21, 2000 at 15:44:51:
Caramel Dipped Chocolate Covered Pretzel Nuggets
1 tsp Vegetable oil
20 Kraft caramels
2 1/2 tsp Water
36 Pretzel nuggets
4 oz Semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Grease a cookie sheet with the vegetable oil.
Combine the caramels and the water in a saucepan
and melt over low heat,stirring frequently,or in a
covered dish in a microwave at full power, for 1 1/2 minutes.
Dip the pretzel nuggets,a few at a time, in the caramel and remove
with a fork to the greased cookie sheet. Refrigertate until caramel is firm.
Melt the 3 ounces of the chocolate. Remove from heat. While the chocolate
is still hot, mix the remaining 1 ounce of chocolate into the melted
chocolate, in 2 additions, stirring until each addition is completely melted
before adding the next.
Lift the caramels from the sheet and dip,one at a time,into the chocolate.
Coat completely and lift with a small fork.Shake off excess chocolate by
rapping the fork on the edge of the bowl lightly.Remove any drips from the
bottom by running the fork across the edge of the bowl.
Slide the candy onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or wax
paper.Allow to cool until solid.Let chocolate set at room temperature or in
the refrigerator.
Makes 3 dozen chocolates, about 18 servings.
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