6 oz. of White Chocolate cut into pieces (Bakers makes a great brand or use Wilton brand melting candy pieces, for making homemade chocolates - you can find them in Wal-Mart with the candy molds (usually in the craft dept.) or at any craft store - also most grocery stores sell candy coating this works also)
2 Teaspoons shortening  (shortening helps the chocolate set up)
2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candies (or use nuts)
12 Pretzel Rods

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
Melt chocolate and shortening in a medium saucepan over LOW heat (or in a double boiler)...... be sure to stir so that the chocolate won't over heat on the bottom of the pan.

** If you do not use a double boiler then try this tip, once the chocolate is melted  - pour into a bowl, in another dish (one that the bowl will fit in) put hot water, then place the bowl with the chocolate into this water - be sure NOT to get any water into the chocolate **

Put candy or nuts onto a plate (you can cover plate with waxed paper for easy clean up)

Roll pretzel rod in the chocolate, be sure you get a good coating about 1/2 to 2/3 of the rod covered, allow the excess to drip off; then roll in the crushed candy (or nuts).
Place on the lined cookie sheet; let stand until set.
 

You can decorate a clean empty potato chip can (like Pringles) and fill it with these treats!
Make a decadent treat for the choc-o-holic in your life!!!