Description
Sweet and salty caramel pretzel rods, a simple yet delicious treat. Perfect for parties or as a gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 pretzel rods
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring until golden.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and salt.
- Dip each pretzel rod into the caramel, coating evenly.
- Roll in chopped nuts if desired.
- Place on parchment paper to cool and harden.
Notes
- Work quickly when dipping pretzels as caramel sets fast.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before caramel hardens.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rod
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
