Caramel-dipped Chocolate-covered Pretzels

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 3 dozen chocolates, about 18 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tsp vegetable oil
* 20 Kraft caramels
* 2½ tsp water
* 36 pretzel nuggets
* 4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided
== Directions ==
# 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 1½ minutes.
# Dip the pretzel nuggets a few at a time in the caramel and remove with a fork to the greased cookie sheet.
# Refrigerate until caramel is firm.
# Melt 3 oz of the chocolate.
# Remove from heat.
# While the chocolate is still hot, mix the remaining 1 oz 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.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Caramels Recipes
Category:Semi-sweet chocolate Recipes