Start by making the caramel sauce. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. As it melts, stir gently to avoid burning. Once melted, add in the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and light corn syrup.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly to combine the ingredients well. Keep an eye on the temperature; you want to reach around 240°F. The mixture will begin to thicken and become shiny, indicating it’s ready. This step usually takes about five to six minutes.
Once your caramel is ready, remove the saucepan from heat and carefully add in the vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. This addition enhances the flavor of your caramel, making it even more delicious.
Next, dip each pretzel rod into the warm caramel sauce. Ensure it's completely coated, and let any excess caramel drip off. Place the caramel-coated pretzel rods on a piece of wax paper to set. For extra gooeyness, feel free to repeat the dipping process!
While the caramel is setting, prepare the chocolate candy quick. Melt it according to the package directions. It’s important to keep an eye on it to prevent burning. Once melted, you want it to be smooth and ready for dipping.
After the caramel has set and is slightly sticky to the touch, it’s time to dip the pretzels in chocolate. Carefully lift each rod and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring a complete coating.
Place the chocolate-coated pretzel rods back onto the wax paper. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle your desired toppings over the pretzels, allowing them to stick nicely.
If you want to add a decorative touch, wait for the chocolate to harden. Then, melt a few squares of white chocolate candy quick and drizzle it over the top of the pretzel rods for an elegant finish.
Let the pretzel rods cool completely until the chocolate and caramel are set. Once fully hardened, your Pretzel Rods are ready to be enjoyed!
