Chocolate Jimmied Pretzel Rods

IF YOU LIKE SALT AND CHOCOLATE...

These chocolate covered pretzel rods are easy and addictive!
A fun activity to do with kids. They make a nice gift.

What you need:
pretzel rods (or you could use regular twisty pretzels)

chocolate - I used about 4 oz Trader Joe's dark chocolate

jimmies (aka "sprinkles")
I used white non-pareils and real chocolate jimmies
The regular brown jimmies you can get at supermarkets are flavorless and nasty
I buy nonpareils and real chocolate jimmies at the Decorette Shop 5338 SE Foster Rd
http://www.thedecoretteshop.com/index.cfm

bowl for melting the chocolate
spoon or small rubber spatula for spreading the chocolate
bowls or trays
wax paper
baking sheet

~Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (bowl set over simmering water)

~Be careful not to overheat the chocolate - just heat it enough to almost melt it, then take it off the heat and stir to complete the melting.

~Set the nonpareils and jimmies containers into larger bowls or trays to contain any spillage

~Spread the chocolate evenly, no too thickly, onto the pretzel rod with the spatula or spoon, leaving a few inches clear for a handle.

~Sprinkle the jimmies onto the wet chocolate

~Set the finished pretzel onto a wax-papered baking sheet

~Don't let the pretzels touch each other

~Place the pan in the freezer for a few minutes to set the chocolate

~Store the pretzels in a wide mouth jar, in the fridge in warm weather