ROLD GOLD^® Chocolate Caramel Fudge

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

15 min

Total Time:

35 min (+ 2 hrs standing time)

Servings:

This easy-to-prepare ROLD GOLD^® chocolate confection makes a fun homemade treat for sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Rold Gold^® Original Tiny Twists Pretzels
1 can (14 oz or 300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz soft caramels (about 8), unwrapped
2 tbsp heavy or whipping (35%) cream
16 whole Rold Gold^® Original Tiny Twists Pretzels, for garnishing

Instructions

Step 1
Line 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, with parchment paper overhanging edges.

Step 2
Lightly crush 1 ½ cups ROLD GOLD^® Tiny Twist Pretzels.

Step 3
In medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, add sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter. Cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and melted. Stir in vanilla and crushed pretzels.

Step 4
Scrape melted chocolate mixture into baking dish; smooth top.

Step 5
In small microwave-safe bowl, stir together caramels and cream until coated. Microwave on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and runny. Drizzle caramel over fudge.

Step 6
Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours or until set and cooled completely. Cut into 16 squares.

Step 7
Using butter knife, slightly score center of each fudge square and insert a whole ROLD GOLD^® Tiny Twist Pretzel.

Tips & Tricks

To prepare white chocolate and pretzel caramel fudge, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips. Or for a less sweet fudge, use dark chocolate chips or chopped unsweetened baker’s chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.