Chocolate Covered and Salted Caramel Pretzel Rods

[@Keytofitness14]

Perfect straight to the point and easy thank you

[@mariabrown8015]

K E, thanks, enjoy!

[@meredithinserra4670]

I am preparing to try this for the first time. One of the sprinkles I bought to use is Heath toffee bits. They come in a bag just like chocolate chips. I am also planning to do a version with those square, checkerboard pretzels by putting a dot of caramel on top, putting a pecan on top, and covering with chocolate, like a "turtle" with a pretzel base.

[@jessicacollins8214]

I love that you love your creations!

[@halawilson1631]

This is a great tutorial. I will be giving a try . I hope it comes out as good as yours.

[@laurenbrown7847]

I followed this video once already and came back to make them again! They were so good, and all of my grandchildren loved them. They asked me to make them again. Very easy to follow. Great video.

[@bananie2383]

Hi! I love the way your pretzels came out. I have a question…when you melt your chocolate, did you add oil to it ?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi, no I did not add anything it it. just melt the chocolate. Some additives will ruin chocolate.

[@mariabrown8015]

Here is my latest, with pretzel bites! I thought they were ingenious because you can take "just a bite" if you want. But, I do explain white chocolate better here. Sometimes (some) white chocolates need a little help softening. i really like the Ghirardelli brand for all the chocolates flavors. it works great. (I really dislike the fake chocolate wafer. Not chocolate, and no flavor.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHZqYmYicpqa7s

[@bananie2383]

TY

[@mariabrown8015]

@@bananie2383 You’re welcome! I have other pretzel videos for more inspiration! Cheers! Enjoy!

[@melaniebrundage5125]

they look really delicious

[@mariabrown8015]

Thanks. I have a couple other videos with different topping variations. You should look for those as well.

[@DraGnFly007]

From experience, be sure to fully dry the caramel before dipping into chocolate or it will separate while cooling! They still tasted yummy!

[@mariabrown8015]

Thanks Chey. Much appreciated!!

[@kimbwf629]

I’ve been wanting to make these...and along came your tutorial! Excellent and easy to follow!! 🎄🎄

[@mariabrown8015]

Kimber WF, I am about to make some more myself! After Thanksgiving. They make a great gift, party favor, desert. Have fun!

[@hortonwho4972]

This will be my first time making these. I am a bit nervous on how they will turn out, but this video has been really helpful. Thank you!

[@mariabrown8015]

Don't be nervous Davidia. It will be fine! They are easy! And they keep for a good week in an airtight container. (Don't refrigerate!!) Probably longer, but they are never around long enough to know...……… I wrap them in cellophane bags and put a little ribbon around it to close the bag, and give them as gifts. The bag also helps keep them fresh. (In a pinch, you could even wrap them in kitchen plastic wrap and put a bow/ribbon on that too.) If you have any specific questions, reach out. I'm here. -Maria

[@tracyjohnson2866]

Those look really delicious! I’m going to make this for my family. Great idea. Thank you!

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Tracy, I know they’re going to enjoy them. They’re always a big hit with my family and our friends.

[@erickacolden692]

Omg I love love, these for gift baskets for Xmas, since I can't really get out for surgery 3 weeks ago and March I will be doing a baby shower for my 1st glambaby beautiful

[@mariabrown8015]

Ericka Colden: thank you Ericka. I hope you heal quickly from you surgery!

[@erickacolden692]

@@mariabrown8015 thanks babe

[@denagustafson6070]

You came up with some very creative toppings! Thank you for sharing! Happy holidays…….. Edit - I brought some pretzels to a holiday party last week and used crushed candy canes on some. BIG hit!

[@mariabrown8015]

Such a great idea! I have some other pretzel videos. Check them out.

[@mariabrown8015]

Here’s one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHYmaqppdugpcU

[@mariabrown8015]

Here is another: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF6VYaqjm7CKp7s

[@justluvme7]

You make it look so easy. I just made these and it took forever. Will use your tips next time. Thanks!!

[@mariabrown8015]

justluvme7: it should be simple to make these. I hope my method works for you too. 😊

[@jackiejustblessedarbuckle32]

Thank you for sharing your video wish I had this when I did my baby shower!!! Subbing

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Jackie, I hope you enjoy them. I’m just getting ready to make a new batch after this weekend! Enjoy!

[@RandiMarie1111]

This video was so helpful. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to make these for my sister’s baby shower next month.

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Randi, thanks! I've been making these for years., everyone loves them. Feel free to experiment with bases and toppings you love. You can also make them days in advance and just keep them in an airtight container. (Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I'm pretty new to KZbin so I'd appreciate it!) Maria

[@christina7991]

These look great! I'm going to make a big batch for my husband to take to work as Christmas gifts for his co workers!

[@mariabrown8015]

That's a great idea!

[@Dianalynn62]

These are really good ideas...but you didn't turn the pretzel all the way around...how does the other side look? And how do we decorate that side?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Diana, thank you for your question! In my opinion, the back is even better because it's got extra yummy base (from laying them down to dry). Gosh I wonder if you can see any of the backs from the thumbnail picture because I just plopped them into different glasses. You might be able to see some backs too.It's so easy, quick and beautiful this way. I have been making these for years and years and no one has ever said they wish I'd flipped them over. Oh, I've done it both ways in the past, when I first started making them. I've flipped them over and decorated the back too, but it's really not necessary. It just adds time. (justluvme7, below, mentioned that she's made others in the past and it took forever.) I put them in little cellophane bags and give them out as gifts. Everyone LOVES them. People look forward to them every year. (I've even had soccer coaches eat other coach's pretzels, even when they had their own!) I hope you give them a try! -Maria

[@lauragroseth9300]

I put them on wax paper. They all stuck. Any suggestions?

[@jasminhicks313]

Ty for sharing ❣

[@mariabrown8015]

You’re welcome. We love these so much, and I try different combs all the time. I have 2 other videos on flavor combos, or other toppings for more inspiration. -Maria

[@summersummer6806]

Thank you so much!! It's very good idea. I'm going to make this for my family and my friends. I know..They'll love it!!

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Summer April, Enjoy them!

[@celestedavid7364]

Are u from US or Canada? Where do they sell those pretzel?

[@dayanasa1289]

Hi! Do you need to turn them over in order to sprinkle the back side?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi, you can lay them on the toppings. Take a look at another video I have, (5:45min mark). It should show you the how-to for the answer you are looking for. -Maria kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHYmaqppdugpcU

[@rhudson5654]

Hey Maria....any suggestions how to package , say 4 to 5 sticks to give as little tasty gifts?

[@mariabrown8015]

R Hudson, hi, yes! There are a couple of things you could do: you could buy little cellophane snack bags (you might find those in the Wilton aisle of say a target or Walmart or Kmart) and just tie those up with ribbon. They look beautiful. The other thing you can do is you literally can wrap them up in a saran type plastic wrap. It’s not quite as fancy as the little cellophane bags, but they do look acceptable/presentable! You could also make them look nice just by tying a ribbon around them as well!

[@rhudson5654]

Thanks for the reply Maria....I'll take a pic when I'm done....I'm making 250 sticks.

[@mariabrown8015]

Fantastic! 250 is quite a bit at one time. They are not too hard. After you get used to it, you'll be making a whole tray in no time. Try to go at least half-way up the stick with the coating (chocolate or caramel). That's the part people will eat. While drying, leave enough room in between so that they don't stick together. (Don't refrigerate to dry, they dry pretty quickly on their own.)I'm getting ready to make more myself. Experiment with the different topping, and have fun with it!

[@KeepingUpwithKi2.0]

These look bomb and she looked out for the gluten free ppl as well ☺️❤️

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Kiara, We’ve got good friends who have celiac‘s so they must be gluten-free. I do a lot of gluten-free cooking and baking here!

[@lorraineheuvingh5403]

How far ahead can you make theses?

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Great video!!! They look delicious. I am definitely going to make these. I did subscribe to your channel and I am looking forward to more videos!!!

[@mariabrown8015]

Robin Whitmarsh, thanks Robin. Much appreciated -Maria

[@Stacy-yh4nl]

Finally I seen someone other them me use the stove to melt chocolate I seen too many people use the microwave yuck

[@mariabrown8015]

I much prefer melting on the stove!

[@Dee-rg9yb]

Where can I get the cup you used for the caramel please?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi DeAna, that is just a plastic 2 cup measuring cup that I’ve had for so many years. I just looked on it and there is no brand name. It’s a little taller and a little thinner than a Pyrex but it’s still a 2 cup measure. I see a bunch of different options on Amazon. To get one similar, I’d say to look for one that’s a little taller and thinner as opposed to the Pyrex that are wider at the top.

[@zcopeland3928]

Thanks so much hun 😍😍

[@mariabrown8015]

Pretty Kitty, you’re welcome! Enjoy!

[@sherrydelman1861]

Hi Maria. Just beautiful! How did you store them for gift giving? Beautiful job!! :) Thanks, Sherry

[@mariabrown8015]

Sherry DelMan , Hi Sherry. I store them in an airtight container. For gift giving I put them in little cellophane bags and tie them with a bow. You can get them at Walmart or craft stores. 😊

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Sherry, I’m sorry I did not respond yet! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not put them in the refrigerator! I wrap them in little cellophane bags with a twist tie and put a ribbon around it. The cellophane bag also helps to keep them fresh. They will last at least a week in an airtight container but like I mentioned to someone else, they might last even longer but we never have them around long enough to find out.....

[@mariabrown8015]

OK I guess I’m too busy. I think I responded to you already, LOL!

[@bowler8]

you could put the glass bowl in the water, as long as the water didnt touch the chocolate

[@mariabrown8015]

You are absolutely correct!! A heatproof bowl can be set over the simmering water too. 😊

[@2387Praise]

If you were to sell these, how much do you think you would sell them for?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi, are you thinking about making them and selling them yourself? If so, I see others selling them for about $15-$20 a dozen. (Though prices vary. Macy's sells a box of 9 for $24. Another sells a dozen, individually wrapped for $19.) Have fun, and good luck!

[@2387Praise]

Maria Brown thank you!!!

[@maryparsons7965]

I am definitely a new subscriber if you were doing these for an event would you make them a day before or the same-day?

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi Mary, these will last several days (weeks) in an airtight container! If it were me, and I had an event, I would make them a couple days before. Have fun!

[@mariabrown8015]

Anniesez5, my pleasure. Hope you enjoy them! - Maria

[@mamatomisskimmierose6597]

How does the caramel stick to the pretzels? I made some & the caramel just oozed off...disaster! 😔

[@mariabrown8015]

Hi, Oh no! What kind of caramel did you use? I've only tried Kraft individually wrapped caramels. In this video it was my first time trying caramel base, though I've successfully used it again. (Kraft's little unwrapped caramel balls are NOT the same ingredients, so I stuck with the regular caramels and unwrapped them.) The type of caramel you used may have made the difference. I just made a new batch/flavor of the most DELICIOUS pretzel rods using caramel and had no issue with oozing off. I even double dipped them. (I already started editing that video and will get it out shortly.) I do notice that the caramel takes much LONGER to dry than chocolate does, so next time I'll experiment with using just a little less evaporated milk to see how that reacts. (Right now I mix in 1/2 cup evaporated milk with 1 bag of caramels and it works great, but takes a long time to dry, so I'm going to try 1/3 cup evaporated milk/bag to see what happens.)

[@mamatomisskimmierose6597]

@@mariabrown8015 I used the Kraft bag (the ones you used) 😁 I melted them but did not use any evaporated milk. Guess I'll try that now!!! Thanks for the quick response😘

[@mariabrown8015]

I think for now I would stick with that 1/2 cup evaporated milk because I have not yet experimented with 1/3 cup. The caramel takes a good hour to dry. Maybe more depending on humidity. You can double dip it when it’s fairly dry to the touch.

[@mamatomisskimmierose6597]

@@mariabrown8015 thanks!

[@vanclanvids]

Christmas Cool whip cream cheese and

[@mariabrown8015]

Cool whip cream cheese! OK that sounds really good.

[@Anniesez5]

Thanks for sharing

[@oghosaomoregbe2340]

i’m trying to bring these to school for valentine’s day but i think they’ll melt

[@mariabrown8015]

That is such a great idea! I don’t think they will melt at all. Roll each one individually in Saran Wrap. That will keep them neater, and easier to transport. An added bonus for the kids will be if any of the topping falls off it will be caught inside the saran wrap and they can eat all that as well, which they will want to do! Oh, the kids are going to love them! (Make sure you do not use nuts for topping. Lots of nut allergies.) There are plenty of other toppings you can use. Kids love sprinkles. Have fun!

[@mariabrown8015]

What state are you in?

[@Katz1950]

I did this with candy canes just to add a couple in the bag...

[@mariabrown8015]

That's fabulous! I've got some Christmas ones coming out. I'm just short on time to do any video editing. :(

[@user-rd1sz4kk9f]

can't believe I made it to the recipe after that cringe intro. Nice instructions though

[@mariabrown8015]

Hahahaha.