Wizards Wands

1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped 
1 tablespoon water 
20 (7- to 8-inch) pretzel rods 
10-ounces chocolate candy coating 
Decorator candies and/or sprinkles 

Spead parchment paper over 2 baking sheets. Set aside. 

Combine caramels and water in microwave-safe dish. 
Microwave on HIGH, stirring after each minute, 
until smooth (2 to 2 1/2 minutes). 

Dip each pretzel rod into melted caramel. Spread caramel onto 
about 2/3 of pretzel with spatula. Let excess drip from pretzel. 
Place onto prepared baking sheet until set. Refrigerate rods while 
preparing chocolate coating.
 
Place chocolate candy coating into 2-cup glass measuring cup. 
Microwave on HIGH, stirring after each minute, until coating 
is melted (1 1/2 to 2 minutes). 

Press caramel mixture evenly and smoothly around pretzels; 
dip into chocolate, using spatula to spread chocolate, if necessary. 
Place onto baking sheet; decorate with candies or sprinkles. 
Refrigerate until set. 
Makes 20 wands.

*Substitute 1 1/2 cups real semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening.