Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

When we first became “poor”, which was 15 years ago this month, I need to find an easy, inexpensive something to make for my Hubby and I to take to work and hand out to our Co-workers.  Since both of us tended to work where there were loads of co-workers, I needed something that wouldn’t break the bank for the 100 or so we needed.  I finally happened upon carmel and chocolate covered pretzel rods at our local Mall.  They ran from $2.50 to $4.00 each.  Looked wonderful, but way too pricey.  So I decided to DIM (do it myself).  They have been a big success and my Hubby has people who anxiously wait for their Pretzel Rod each Christmas.  So here is how I make Pretzel Rods for Christmas remembrance gifts. Let’s get started.

Step 1

Supplies:
Pretzel Rods (look for the bag with the least breakage, around $2.25/bag for 25-28 rods)
Carmels (get the carmel that is for dipping apples or the little individually wrapped square ones +/- $3/lb.)
Milk Chocolate (get good quality chocolate, not chocolate chips, they are not designed to melt, I look for chocolate meant for chocolate fountains, they really work)
White Chocolate (again get good quality)
Water
Oil
Microwave
Parchment paper
Spoons
Bowls (microwave safe)

Comments

[sunshiine]

This is awesome! I loved the way you wrapped them! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
Sunshiine

[craftknowitall]

The wrapping is half the gift. I wish I could hold your hand and teach you all my little secret that make it fun and easy. Thanks for looking.

[sunshiine]

Now that would make my day! I think I could learn some very fun stuff! I enjoy going the extra mile to give someone a truly wonderful gift from the heart! I hope your Christmas is filled with many delightful surprises ! Sunshiine

[depotdevoid]

Very nice, those look delicious!

[craftknowitall]

They taste as good as they look! Thanks for looking.

[Heygalicious]

OMNOMNOMNOMNOM!!!! :)

[craftknowitall]

I love it! Thanks!