Special K Bars and Gourmet Pretzel Rods

Thanks again to Susan Garman for the fine photo of the goodies she made

7-8 c. Special K cereal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. peanut butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. butterscotch chips

Put sugar and syrup in large saucepan and heat. Stir constantly until bubbly on sides. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir. Pour over cereal in large bowl. Stir. Pat into 9"x13" pan (pat firmly). Heat chips together in double boiler until smooth. (Or heat in microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on High.) Spread on bars. Cut when chocolate is firm.

GOURMET PRETZEL RODS

• 10 ounces pretzel sticks (Pretzel RODS)
• 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (or melting disks)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
• candy sprinkles (optional)
• miniature M&M's chocolate candies (optional)
• mini Reese's pieces (optional)
• chopped peanuts (optional)
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Directions:

Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 33 mins

1.  Melt milk chocolate chips in double boiler or in microwave (be careful not to burn in the micro).
2.  If you are using the white chocolate, wait until later before melting unless you can keep it over warm water.
3.  Dip each pretzel rod about 2/3 of the way up in chocolate.
4.  Lay on wax paper lined baking sheets, lining up the rods but leave a bit of space between them.
5.  Allow to set a little, but not completely dry (while waiting, make sure your white chocolate is ready).
6.  Dip a fork into the white chocolate and drizzle over the milk chocolate by gently swishing the fork back and forth over the rods but not touching them.
7.  Place your sprinkles or candies on a paper plate and roll each pretzel rod in desired topping (or just sprinkle on).
8.  Lay back on wax paper to set completely.
9.  These look great displayed in, or given in, a unique glass or mug.