TURTLE PRETZELS

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Sweet and crunchy, these tasty treats will be gobbled up in no time! -Barbara Loudenslager, O'Fallon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon water
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
8 ounces German sweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt caramels in water. Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel. Place on a greased sheet of foil to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the caramel-coated end of each pretzel into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with nuts. Return to foil to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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