When was the last time a movie completely blew your mind and left you breathless? Think of films that punch you in gut when you least expect it, and often leave you reeling to the very end.
Benchmarks for this category include 1960’s “Psycho” with Norman Bates, the search for Keyzer Soze in 1995’s “The Usual Suspects,” and the 1999 M. Night Shyamalan film, “The Sixth Sense.”
This week, the Binge Besties of The Stir Podcast have compiled a must-see list of movies with a twist! Our list includes suspense thrillers, plus a few other genres – including sci-fi, adventure and neo-noir, among others – mixed in.
Watch Volume 19 of the SIP (Shelter in Place) Series on The Stir here
To end on a different kind of twist, we present our signature sweet treat of the week: Pretzel Turtles. Made with pretzel twists, chocolate-covered caramels and pecans, this three-ingredient recipe is the easiest, simplest way to enjoy these delightful sweet and salty morsels!
PRETZEL TURTLES
Ingredients*
- 1 bag of chocolate-covered caramel candies, such as Dove Milk (or Dark) Chocolate and Caramel candies, Ghirardelli Squares Milk Chocolate & Caramel, or Rolo
- Mini pretzel twists (pretzel squares work, too)
- Pecan (or walnut) halves
*Note: The standard Dove package has approximately 25 pieces of chocolate; the standard Rolo bag has about 50 pieces. Depending on how much candy you have, adjust your pretzel and nut ratios accordingly.
Directions
- Unwrap candy pieces; set aside in a cool place.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on baking sheet, then top each one with a piece of chocolate candy.
- Place pretzels in oven for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, just enough for the chocolate to slightly soften. Remove from oven.
- Press one pecan halfway through each candy. Don’t crush the chocolate too much or the caramel filling will ooze out.
- Transfer pieces onto a dish and chill in refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chocolate has set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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