Turtle Pretzels

Name: Turtle Pretzels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 397 grams package caramels; 237 milliliters finely chopped pecans; 283 grams package pretzel rods; 227 grams German sweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate; 2 teaspoons shortening; 1 Tbsp water

Turtle Pretzels might be just the Southern recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 15 servings with 312 calories, 5g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only Head to the store and pick up caramels, shortening, water, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

In a double boiler, melt caramels in water. Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel.

Ingredients you will need

Caramel

Pretzels

Water

Dip

Equipment you will use

Double Boiler

Place on a greased sheet of foil to cool.

Equipment you will use

Aluminum Foil

In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramel-coated end of pretzels into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with nuts. Return to foil to cool.

Ingredients you will need

Shortening

Chocolate

Pretzels

Caramel

Nuts

Dip

Equipment you will use

Microwave

Aluminum Foil

Equipment

Double Boiler

Aluminum Foil

Microwave

Ingredients

Servings:

397grams

package caramels 237milliliters

finely chopped pecans 283grams

package pretzel rods 227grams

German sweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate 2teaspoons

shortening 1Tbsp

water

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

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Naked Winery Tease, Riesling

Rich ripe pear mingled with candy cane on the nose, followed by tart pineapple that gives a crisp clean finish on the palate. At Naked Winery, we are on a mission to cut the divorce rate by encouraging couples to share a glass of wine nightly. We "Aim to Tease" with labels are just a bit risqué because we believe the experience surrounding wine should be fun. Set the mood for fun and romance with premium wines, exotic brands and provocative back labels. Get Uncorked® and enjoy what life unexpectedly brings you.