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The Spruce / Pete Scherer
Everyone loves a themed celebration. Birthday, baby shower, or just because, parties can be a fun escape into another world and colorful rainbow treats like these unicorn pretzel rods are sure to create a festive mood at any gathering.
These sweet and salty pretzel rods, wrapped in mouthwatering honey caramel and dipped in white chocolate, are a perfect addition to any unicorn party. Not only are they a scrumptious treat, but they can also be a fun project that kids and grown-ups can make together.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 pretzel rods (plus extra in case you break a few)
- 20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- Optional: Food coloring
- Sprinkles (for decorating)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the heavy cream and salt to a low simmer. Do not boil the cream. Add the honey and bring the mixture to a low boil. Stirring frequently, cook until the mixture reaches 250 to 255 F.
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Remove from heat. Add the vanilla and stir. Pour the caramel onto the parchment-lined sheet pan. Allow the caramel to cool completely.
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Divide the caramel into 12 lumps, roughly 15 grams each. Keep the lumps separate from one another and refrigerate them for at least 15 minutes.
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Remove 1 caramel lump from the refrigerator and use your hand to roll it into a short rope shape. Carefully wind the caramel rope around one of the pretzel rods. Don’t cover the whole rod and be sure to leave a handle. Refrigerate the caramel-wrapped pretzel and repeat with the remaining pretzel rods.
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Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the instructions on the bag. Place the melted chocolate into a tall glass or mug, deep enough to submerge each pretzel rod up to its handle in white chocolate. Dip one of the caramel-wrapped rods into the white chocolate. Remove the pretzel and allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the container.
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Before the chocolate coating can fully set, place the dipped caramel pretzel rod onto the second parchment-lined baking sheet and add sprinkles as desired. Repeat with remaining pretzel rods.
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If you like, add very small amounts of food coloring (in your desired color palette) to any remaining white chocolate. Melt the chocolate again if necessary. Using a fork or chopstick, drizzle thin ribbons of colored chocolate across the decorated rods. Allow the chocolate to set and serve.
Tips
- During the process, it will be helpful to have sufficient refrigerator or freezer space to accommodate the caramel and pretzels, especially during warmer weather. A cold area will help the chocolate set and make the caramel (which should be soft for the best eating experience) easier to work with.
- You may also want to have a stand of some kind ready to hold the pretzel rods upright after dipping for a true spiral horn shape.