Mother Lode Pretzels Recipe

Mother Lode Pretzels Recipe Mother Lode Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even served! My family raves about how awesome they are. —Carrie Bennett, Madison, Wisconsin

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Mother Lode Pretzels Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. + standing
  • Yield: 54 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 1-1/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butterscotch chips
  • 2/3 cup milk chocolate toffee bits
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

  • With a sharp knife, cut pretzel rods in half; set aside. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk. In a large shallow bowl, combine the chips, toffee bits and walnuts.
  • Pour caramel mixture into a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Dip the cut end of each pretzel piece two-thirds of the way into caramel mixture (reheat in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping). Allow excess caramel to drip off, then roll pretzels in the chip mixture. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 pretzel equals 114 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mother Lode Pretzels in Taste of Home February/March 2008, p57

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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by abbyeh

You can really switch any of the candy chips or nuts out for a different kind - I put in peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch because that's what I had, for example. They are awesome.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by sweetangelkisses

These are TO DIE for!!!!!! Absolutely LOOOVVEEED em as well as everyone at the party! I hunted down the person who made em cuz I had to make em for Christmas goodie plates! MMMMMM!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by mrr1128

I've made these several times (without walnuts) and everyone raves. A must for a quick and easy treat to bring somewhere! :)

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by lisawagner

Plan on making a double batch, they won't last long. I like to give them as a gift with a recipe card attached. The only change I make to the recipe is that I leave the pretzels the full length & sometimes I substitue peanut butter chips for the butterscotch.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by cnymom

Sweet & salty, a perfect combination! I found that people really liked them with mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans & a few regular size chocolate chips-like a turtle candy on a pretzel.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by eleyana

I have made these multiple times for parties, gatherings and fundraisers. There is never anything but crumbs leftover in a very short time. These things are addictive!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by aloha2

Fab-u-lous!!! I took these to my MOPS group and the ladies loved them. My family asks for more, and I usually end up making a double batch. The kids can help, too. Wonderful combination!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by schreiber

A mini crockpot works well to keep the Caramel the right temperature. This recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2009 by Steph5098

Echoing a previous comment, I brought these to a Memorial Day BBQ and they disappeared before the desserts were "officially" served. People were asking who brought these so they could get the recipe.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2009 by jadedraven

this is a great recipe...really easy and fun. I've made it with dark and white choc, also with cinnamon and peanut butter chips in addition to the toffee and mini choc chips. People always ask for the recipe and beg me to bring a batch to the next gathering :-)

 
 

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