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Grinch Caramel Twist Pretzels Recipe

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These Grinch Caramel Twist Pretzels are a festive and delicious holiday treat combining soft caramel wrapped pretzel rods dipped in green-tinted white chocolate and sprinkled with colorful sugar. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, each pretzel is decorated with a bright red candy heart for a charming finishing touch.

Ingredients

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Caramel Pretzel Wrap

  • 8 pretzel rods
  • 8 soft Werther’s caramel chews, unwrapped

Chocolate Coating

  • 1½ cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 drops green food coloring

Decoration

  • 3 tablespoons green sugar sprinkles
  • 8 candy hearts or large heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare caramel twists: Roll each soft Werther’s caramel chew between your hands or on a table until it stretches to about 6 inches in length. Carefully wrap each caramel piece around the top portion of a pretzel rod, spiraling down to about 1 inch from the bottom. Gently press the ends to secure the caramel. If the environment is warm, place the wrapped pretzels on a non-stick surface to avoid sticking.
  2. Melt the white chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat to prevent a chunky texture.
  3. Color the chocolate: Add approximately 6 drops of green food coloring into the melted white chocolate. Stir well to fully incorporate the color. Adjust the number of drops based on your desired green shade and the brand of food coloring used.
  4. Coat the pretzels: Use a spoon to scoop the green-colored chocolate over each caramel-wrapped pretzel rod. Start about an inch from the base and coat down to the tip, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl for an even and smooth coverage.
  5. Decorate pretzels: Place the coated pretzels carefully onto parchment-lined trays. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle green sugar sprinkles generously over each pretzel. Then, press one red candy heart into the caramel spiral on each rod for a festive look.
  6. Chill to set: Transfer the decorated pretzels to the refrigerator and chill for about 10 minutes. This will allow the chocolate coating to harden completely, ensuring perfect texture and appearance before serving.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate to maintain a smooth texture.
  • If your environment is warm when wrapping caramel, use a non-stick surface to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust the amount of green food coloring to get your preferred shade of green.
  • Use parchment paper on trays to easily remove pretzels after chilling.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated if the room is warm.

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