Caramel Pretzel Bites

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
• 1 (10 ounce) bag pretzel nuggets
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 cups natural almonds, toasted and finely chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 unwrap the caramels, then using a rolling pin, roll out each one into a 1/8-inch thick oval.
• 2 wrap a rolled-out caramel around each pretzel nugget, pinching the ends to seal.
• 3 in a double boiler over simmering water, melt half of the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
• 4 add the remaining chocolate, remove the top of the double boiler from the saucepan and stir until smooth.
• 5 place the almonds, if using, in a shallow bowl.
• 6 line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• 7 using a fork, dip a caramel covered pretzel nugget in the chocolate to coat, tapping off any excess chocolate.
• 8 transfer the pretzel to the almonds and toss to coat; place on the prepared baking sheet.
• 9 repeat with remaining pretzel nuggets, reheating chocolate as needed.
• 10 let stand until set, about 3 hours.