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		<title>Halloween Chocolate Covered Pretzels</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[candy molds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pretzel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I simply love a chocolate covered pretzel! I make them for parties and they are a sweet simple treat. They are always gone by the end of the night! For Halloween this year I thought I would change things up. I bought candy molds, candy coloring,  chocolate and got busy! Here is how I did [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I simply love a chocolate covered pretzel! I make them for parties and they are a sweet simple treat. They are always gone by the end of the night! For Halloween this year I thought I would change things up. I bought candy molds, candy coloring,  chocolate and got busy! Here is how I did it. Real Simple and a fun treat!</p>
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<p>Items you will need:</p>
<p>Candy Molds &#8211; I picked mine up at Jo-Ann&#8217;s Craft Store.</p>
<p>Candy coloring in Halloween colors &#8211; Also picked up at Jo-Ann&#8217;s</p>
<p>White and Dark Chocolate &#8211; I used chocolate bark available at your local grocery store where the cake supplies are.</p>
<p>Pretzel Rods</p>
<p>Small painting brush &#8211; A watercolor brush worked well for me.</p>
<p>I bought Sprinkles but did not end up using them for this project.</p>
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<p>I melted the white chocolate bark and added black food coloring.</p>
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<p>Mixed up some purple using the white chocolate bark again.</p>
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<p>Using the mold as a guide, paint the areas where you want to add the color. When you are done, set in the</p>
<p>refrigerator so the chocolate will harden. This takes only a few minutes.</p>
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<p>Take the molds out of the refrigerator and set to the side. Pour some chocolate on a paper plate and</p>
<p>roll the pretzel rod in the chocolate.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SteewGUz41I/AAAAAAAACg0/ttM4QV2T99w/IMG_6007.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>You might find it easier to use a bowl and roll the chocolate in the bowl and pour chocolate over the pretzel.</p>
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<p>Place the dipped pretzel in the mold then use a small spoon to drizzle</p>
<p>more chocolate in the spaces left in the mold. Press down lightly to set.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/Steewa3tMQI/AAAAAAAACg4/tnSRg4zzV-s/IMG_6008.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>You might want to take a toothpick and run it around to remove the extra chocolate on the sides. When you pull them</p>
<p>out of the mold the image will be cleaner. Place the molds in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set.</p>
<p>I did not use the toothpick trick so I ended up with extra chocolate on the sides so I used a small paring</p>
<p>knife to sculpt the chocolate. It worked just fine. Take a look!</p>
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<p>Success! This was my first attempt working with candy molds and</p>
<p>I really enjoyed it. It is time consuming but worth it! You can make</p>
<p>these a few days ahead of your party. I keep mine sealed in a tupperware</p>
<p>container on the counter.  Enjoy!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s all good.</p>
<p>~Donna</p>
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