Butterscotch Marshmallow Bites

• 32 whole Small Pretzel Rounds Or Squares
• 1 bag Butterscotch Chips (10 Oz Bag)
• 4 Tablespoons Shortening, Divided Use
• 16 whole Large Marshmallows, Cut In Half Cross Wise
• 18 ounces, weight Chocolate Candy Coating
• Candy Sprinkles, For Garnish (optional)

1. Place a large baking rack over a sheet of wax paper. Arrange pretzels over the baking rack.
2. In a microwave safe bowl combine butterscotch chips and 1/4 of the shortening. Melt in 30-second intervals stirring after each interval. Continue heating in 30-second intervals until it's smooth.
3. Dip each marshmallow half in the melted butterscotch. Using two forks, gently place a coated marshmallow on top of each pretzel.
4. In another microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate candy coating and remaining 3/4 of the shortening. Stir every 30 seconds and continue heating and stirring until melted.
5. Pour about a tablespoon of chocolate over each marshmallow allowing chocolate to drip down sides. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Allow marshmallows to set for about 30 minutes.
6. Store in an airtight container.

or squares, butterscotch, shortening, marshmallows, coating, sprinkles

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/butterscotch-marshmallow-bites/ (may not work)