These decadent drops are incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for a last-minute cookie exchange. The chocolate-dipped pretzel topping adds an easy, festive flair.
- Portion size 40 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living: Holiday Baking 2014
Ingredients
Method
In saucepan, bring butter, milk, sugar and salt to boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate hazelnut spread and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in hazelnut liqueur (if using).In bowl, combine oats, pretzel pieces, apricots and hazelnuts. Add to butter mixture; stir until well combined. Drop by rounded 1 tbsp onto waxed paper–lined baking sheets, pressing lightly to flatten. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Dip half of 1 pretzel twist into melted chocolate and place over top of 1 cluster; repeat with remaining pretzels. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)
Nutritional facts per piece: about
- Fibre 1 g
- Sodium 91 mg
- Sugars 7 g
- Protein 2 g
- Calories 120.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Potassium 93 mg
- Cholesterol 6 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 15 g
%RDI
- Iron 5.0
- Folate 5.0
- Calcium 2.0
- Vitamin A 3.0
