Pretzel Dippers

Directions

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   Pretzel Dippers 2 1/2 (8 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate squares * 12 (8-inch long) baked pretzel rods Toppings: chopped toasted nuts, c

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   Place chocolate in 4-cup measuring cup or large glass bowl

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   In microwave oven, cook, covered with wax paper, on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes, until almost melted, stirring occasionally until smooth

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   Or, in 3-quart saucepan, heat chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.) Meanwhile, place each topping choice o

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   Holding 1 pretzel rod at a time over melted chocolate, spoon some chocolate over pretzel to coat, leaving about 2 inches uncoated at one end

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   Immediately sprinkle coated pretzel with choice of topping

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   Carefully place coated pretzel rods in pie plate or shallow bowl, leaning uncoated portion on edge (try to keep pretzels from touching one a

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   Apply a second coating of melted chocolate and choice of topping to each pretzel as above