For microwaves 700 watts and higher, place candy in white corning ware and microwave on high 30 seconds with no lid. Then 15 second intervals, stirring after each 15 seconds. Do not use Pyrex or glass containers to melt chocolate. These products hold the heat and will overheat the chocolate.
 

For pretzel rods, melt chocolate and place in a large travel type mug, then dip rod into chocolate 3/4 of the way leaving 1/4 undipped for easy holding. 

Mix above ingredients together with pastry blender in a large bowl until smooth. Roll into 1 inch balls, chill, dip into Merckens chocolate with a dipping spoon, place on silicone paper lined tray. Place in freezer 5 to 7 minutes until chocolate is set. 
* Above mixture may also be placed in an 8x8 square pan, then spread melted chocolate over top of it and chill. cut into squares. 

*(cooking time for 1,000 watt microwave)
Thoroughly mix corn syrup and sugar in a 2 cup microwave safe glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, micro wave on high for 2 min 40 sec. Remove plastic wrap and quickly stir sugar mixture, cover with a new piece of plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 min 40 sec. Remove from microwave, carefully add flavor under plastic wrap, leaving plastic wrap in place for 10 seconds. Remove plastic wrap and add food coloring, stir, pour into greased hard tac molds, or onto silicone paper and score with a pizza cutter, let cool for 20 minutes.