Description
Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate covered pretzels that combine crunchy salty pretzels with smooth sweet chocolate, perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzels
- 50 miniature pretzel twists or 24 pretzel rods
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts (milk, white, dark, or any combination)
- 1 tablespoon shortening (only if using chocolate chips, not needed for candy melts)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate: Place the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. If using chocolate chips, add the shortening. Skip shortening if using candy melts.
- Melt the chocolate: Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip pretzel rods: Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass. Dip each pretzel rod halfway into the chocolate, tapping gently against the glass to remove excess.
- Decorate pretzel rods: Immediately coat each chocolate-dipped rod with sprinkles, then place on parchment paper to dry.
- Coat pretzel twists: Using a fork, coat each pretzel twist with chocolate, tapping the fork on the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Slide pretzels off the fork onto parchment paper with a toothpick.
- Add sprinkles to twists: Top each chocolate-coated pretzel twist with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Let dry: Allow all pretzels to sit until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can use pretzel twists, pretzel rods, or a combination of both depending on your preference.
- Use a tall glass to melt candy melts for easy dipping of pretzel rods for a perfect coating.
- Choose any type or color of sprinkles to match different holidays or occasions.
- Make sure to tap off excess chocolate to avoid thick clumps on pretzels.
- Store chocolate covered pretzels in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
