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Ohhhh, no you don’t.

Wipe that turned up lip right off your face.

Chocolate and Bacon are totally a thing…

I swear, I saw it on the internets.

My taste testers said, the bacon flavor was not at all overpowering. Just a hint of smokiness.

They were pretty darn tasty.

Come on, be a little adventurous.

And that’s it, that’s all I got for Chocolate Covered Bacon Week.

I hope you enjoyed!

Day One- S’mores Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Two- Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Three- Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Four- Caramel and Coconut Chocolate Covered Pretzels

And don’t forget my super helpful video on how to get your chocolate smooth when dipping your pretzel

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Bacon Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 10oz. Bag Pretzel Rods
  • 1 package semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 lb. Bacon, cooked crispy then crumbled

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  4. Dip pretzel in chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  5. Sprinkle with bacon.
  6. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.

Notes
Makes 20- 25 pretzels To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted.

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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No Favorite Things Thursday today.

But I have my favorite chocolate covered pretzels for you.

Theeeeeeeeeese are my favorite.

You know what they remind me of?

Samoa Girls Scout Cookies! uh-huh…they sure do.

Oh my.

Gooey caramel, chocolate and toasted coconut.

All my favorite things in one place.

It’s a happy day.

Do me a favor, if you make these, don’t be lazy and not toast the coconut.

Toasted coconut ROCKS.

If you have missed my other Chocolate Covered Pretzels..I’ve got you covered…

S’Mores Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels

And don’t forget my video on how to get the chocolate smooth on your pretzel.

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Caramel and Coconut Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 10oz. package Pretzel Rods
  • 14 oz. package Caramel Candies(suck as Kraft Caramels), unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Place the caramels and water into a microwave safe bowl.
  4. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  6. Spread a thinish layer of caramel over the pretzel, leaving about 1½” of bear pretzel at the bottom(the part you hold).
  7. Dip pretzel in chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  8. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  9. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.

Notes
Makes about 20-25 Pretzel Rods. To toast coconut, spread the coconut onto a cookie sheet. Toast at 350 for about 5 minutes until golden. Stir often and keep an eye on it, it will burn quickly. To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted.

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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Kids are back to school.

Have yours gotten sick yet?

Both my kids have  missed a day of school.

We have already gotten the “someone in school has lice” letter.

I have heard, “Ewwww, Mom, guess who threw up in lunch.”

“There’s a kids in class who picks his nose and eats it.”

Our offspring are little Petri Dishes of nastiness.

Kids are gross.

Still hungry?

We’re on day 3 of Chocolate Covered Pretzel Week.

Did you miss any?

Day one….S’mores Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day two…Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels

These Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels were my husbands favorite.

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I’m not a big straight up peanut fan, however I can tear up some peanut butter…go figure. So, I am saving my favorite pretzel creation for tomorrow.

I took these to work and they were gobbled up like nobodies business.

Everyone loved the snap of the chocolate on the outside and the creamy peanut butter against the pretzel.

Yeah, they were a nice little treat.

Don’t forget my short video on how to get a smooth pretzel…click here.

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Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 bag Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 (10oz.) bag Pretzel Rods
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Salted Cocktail Peanuts, Chopped

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  4. Spread a thinnish layer of peanut butter over the pretzel stick leaving about 1½ ” of bear pretzel at the bottom (the part you hold)
  5. Dip pretzel in chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  6. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  7. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.

Notes
To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted. Makes about 20-25 pretzels.

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And Congrats to Marcia..You won my Smithfield Giveaway

~ The Hungry Housewife

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I love love love Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

It only seemed fitting to make them in a pretzel rod form.

Not really possible to use fresh strawberries,…that would be interesting.

Soooooo, dried strawberries it is.

Hope you like these, they are tasty and pretty!

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Again, below is my video on how to get a smooth pretzel.

Did you miss yesterdays S’mores Pretzel Creation?

Click here to go to it.

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Serves: 25
 

Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 (10oz.) Bag Pretzel Rods
  • 1 (12oz.) bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted
  • 2 cups Dried Strawberries, chopped

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  4. Dip a pretzel in the chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  5. Sprinkle with chopped dried strawberries.
  6. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
  7. Store in a sealed container.

Notes
To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted. Makes about 20-25 pretzels.

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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Welcome to the most delicious week ever!

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Week.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels have to be like the most easiest little tasty treat you can possible make.

You need pretzels, chocolate and a topping(s) if desired.

So this week I am going to be sharing FIVE different chocolate covered pretzels with you.

I hope you enjoy.

My first Chocolate Covered Pretzel is S’mores.

A layer of marshmallow fluff, covered in chocolate, and then sprinkled with mallow-bits and dusted graham cracker crumbs.

Mallow Bits

Your welcome.

I have also done a really quick video on how to get a smooth pretzel. It’s key to a pretty pretzel.

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Serves: 20
 

A S’mores Chocolate Covered Pretzel
Ingredients
  • 1 (10 oz.) bag Pretzel Rods
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff, warmed
  • 1 (12 oz.) bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted
  • 2 cups Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits
  • ½ Graham Cracker, crumbs

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with non stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Spread a thinish layer of fluff over the pretzel, leaving about 1½” of the pretzel uncovered at one end (the end where you will hold the pretzel).
  4. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  5. Dip a pretzel in the chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  6. Sprinkle with the mallow bits and graham cracker crumbs.
  7. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
  8. Store in a sealed container.

Notes
To warm the fluff, place it into a microwaveable bowl and cook for 15 seconds. To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted. Makes about 20 pretzel rods.

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