Mother Lode Pretzels Recipes

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut pretzel rods in half; set aside.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk.
• In a large shallow bowl, combine the chips, toffee bits and walnuts.
• Pour caramel mixture into a 2 cup glass measuring cup.
• Dip the cut end of each pretzel piece two-thirds of the way into the caramel mixture (reheat in microwave if mixture becomes too thick for dipping).
• Allow excess caramel to drip off, then roll pretzels in the chip mixture.
• Place on waxed paper until set.
• Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Break the pretzels into a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, blend the olive oil, ranch-style dressing mix, garlic powder and dill weed. Pour the mixture over the pretzels. Marinate 1 hour, tossing approximately every 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread the marinated pretzels on a large cookie sheet. Bake approximately 10 minutes. Allow the pretzels to cool, then serve.