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    Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels

    January 19, 2023 published by Candy Coated Recipes Leave a Comment

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    Chocolate covered caramel pretzels are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for a movie night or lunch box dessert.

    Caramel candies are gently melted between two pretzels and dipped in colorful chocolate and topped with sprinkles for a snack the whole family will love.

    And they are so cute!

    when chocolate is set the pretzels are ready

    Why I love this Recipe

    Caramel chocolate pretzels are great because they are easy to make and satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings.

    I love a snack kids can help with and this one is a great choice.

    Make it a party with some peanut butter blossom cookies or some pretzels made with Hershey’s Hugs!

    Ingredients

    All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this party favorite.

    Below is a visual walk through of this recipe. For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Valentine's Pretzel Bites Ingredients in bowls

    You will need:

    • Mini pretzels 
    • Soft caramels – Use whichever brand you prefer
    • Pink, white, and purple melting chocolate – I find the Meltables from Sweet Tooth Fairy to be really easy to use.
    • Shortening or Coconut Oil – to assist with melting candies
    • Valentine’s Day Sprinkles 

    How to Make Chocolate Covered Caramel Pretzels

    This is such an easy snack that kids love! Make a few or a lot. They are so fun.

    To begin, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

    Unwrap the caramels and cut them in half with a sharp knife. 

    unwrap caramels

    Then, lay 24 pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet (you may need 2 baking sheets or to work in batches depending on the size). 

    Add ½ of a caramel on top of each pretzel. 

    place caramels on each pretzel

    Place pan in the oven for about 5 minutes or until caramels are softened. 

    Remove from the oven and quickly press the remaining pretzels onto the caramel creating a sandwich.

    add pretzel on top of softened caramels

    Allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet. 

    Place each cup of candy melts in a microwave safe bowl with about a teaspoon of shortening and microwave in 30 second increments.

    melt dipping chocolate one color at a time

    Be sure to stir between each increment until the candy is completely melted and smooth. 

    Alternately you can place them in the bowl of a double boiler or in a heat safe bowl over a pan of water. Heat over med/high heat stirring frequently until completely melted. If necessary to achieve a smooth consistency add in shortening a teaspoon at a time until the melts are perfectly smooth. 

    Dip ⅓ of the pretzels about halfway into the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment paper.

    dip one third of the pretzel sandwiches in each color

    Repeat with the white and pink candy melts until all the pretzels are dipped. 

    dip one third of the pretzels in each color chocolate

    Using the remaining melted chocolate in a piping bag, clip off the point to create a small opening. 

    Drizzle the alternating candy colors over each pretzel until they are all covered. 

    Repeat the melting and drizzling process with each color of candy melts.  

    drizzle pretzels with alternating colors and sprinkles

    Immediately after drizzling on the final color, add Valentine’s sprinkles to each chocolate dipped pretzel sandwich.

    Allow to cool completely and enjoy!

    Storage Tips

    Any uneaten and cooled pretzels should be stored in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag.

    You can store on the counter at room temperature and enjoy for 3-5 days.

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    Dipped pretzels are one of my favorite snacks. I hope you love these

    Valentine's Day pretzels with alternating colors and sprinkles recipe

    Valentine’s Day Chocolate Caramel Pretzels

    Chocolate covered caramel pretzels are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for a movie night or lunch box dessert!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Resting Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 pretzel sandwiches
    Calories 102 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 48 Mini Pretzels
    • 12 Soft Caramels
    • 3 Cup Candy wafers 1 cup each – Pink White & Purple Melting wafers
    • 2 tablespoon Shortening
    • 2 tablespoon Valentines Sprinkles to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Unwrap caramels and cut them in half with a sharp knife.
    • Lay 24 mini pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet (you may need 2 baking sheets or to work in batches depending on the size)
    • Lay ½ of a caramel on each pretzel.
    • Place in the oven for about 5 minutes or until caramels are softened.
    • Remove from the oven and quickly press the remaining pretzels into the caramel.
    • Allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet.
    • Place purple candy melts in a microwave safe bowl with about a teaspoon of shortening. Microwave in 30 second increments stirring between each until the candy is completely melted and smooth.
    • Alternately you can place them in the bowl of a double boiler or in a heat safe bowl over a pan of water. Heat over med/high heat stirring frequently until completely melted. If necessary to achieve a smooth consistency add in shortening a teaspoon at a time until the melts are perfectly smooth.
    • Dip ⅓ of the pretzel sandwiches about halfway into the melted chocolate. Repeat with the white and pink candy melts until all the pretzels are dipped.
    • Place the remaining melted chocolate in a piping bag and clip of the point to create a small opening.
    • Drizzle the purple chocolate over each pretzel until they are all covered.
    • Repeat the melting and drizzling process with the pink candy melts.
    • Repeat the melting and drizzling process with the white candy melts. Immediately after drizzling on the white chocolate sprinkle on Valentine’s sprinkles.
    • Allow to cool completely and enjoy!

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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