Mother Lode Pretzels

These are very good and hard to eat just one!  They are easy to do and look very impressive.

1 pkg (10oz) pretzel rods

1 pkg (14oz) caramels

1 T evaporated milk

1 1/4 miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup plus 2 T butterscotch chips

2/3 cup milk chocolate toffee bits

1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

With a sharp knife, cut pretzel rods in half; set aside.  In a large saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk.  In a large shallow bowl, combine the chips, toffee bits and walnuts

 

Pour caramel mixture into a 2 cup glass measuring cup.  Dip the cut end of each pretzel piece two thirds of the way into the caramel mixture (reheat in microwave if mixture becomes too think for dripping).  Allow excess caramel to drip off, then roll pretzels in the chip mixture.  Place on waxed paper until set.  Store in an airtight container.

Yield 4 1/2 dozen