Crazy Dipped Pretzel Rods

Crazy Dipped Pretzel Rods (from AllRecipes, 30Minutes)

    

I liked these, but my husband – not so much.  I used semi-sweet chocolate morsels and holiday sprinkles.  I think that he is used to the chocolate covered pretzels that are completely smothered while these are only partially covered.  I might try white chocolate next time with mini chocolate morsels – maybe more chocolate will win him over!

Ingredients

·         1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

·         1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

·         16 pretzel rods

·         Mini Morsels and/or sprinkles

Directions

1.    Line baking sheet with wax paper.

2.    Microwave 1 cup morsels and vegetable shortening in small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

3.    Dip pretzel rods about 3 inches into melted morsels, tilting bowl to easily dip. Use side of bowl to remove excess. Sprinkle with morsels or sprinkles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container at room temperature.