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    Last Updated: November 3, 2024 | First Published on: November 3, 2024 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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    Chocolate covered pretzels are a super delicious salty and sweet treat made by dipping crunchy pretzels in chocolate and decorating with holiday toppings. They’re one of the easiest treat recipes, perfect for the holiday season!

    What are chocolate covered pretzels?

    Chocolate-covered pretzels are a simple homemade sweet-and-salty treat made with crunchy, salty pretzels and milk chocolate. The mini pretzel twists are dipped in melted choco chips and then decorated with sprinkles. These are a popular snack, often enjoyed during the holidays. They could be a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie platter!

    These are super easy to make at home and can be perfect as holiday treats, party snacks or gifts. All you need is just 2-3 ingredients to make this wonderful no-bake Christmas treat!

    Ingredients & Substitutions:

    Pretzels – I have used mini crunchy pretzels in this recipe. You can use regular-sided pretzels, pretzel sticks or pretzel rods. Gluten-free pretzels can also be used if you want.

    Chocolate – I have used milk chocolate chips here. You can use any kind of chocolate such as dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate. If you want to make them dairy-free, feel free to use vegan chocolate or dairy-free chocolate chips. You can also use baking chocolate bars or melting wafers.

    Sprinkles – These are totally optional but adds a lovely festive touch and crunch. You can also use your favorite crushed nuts, desiccated coconut, sparkling sugar, crushed candy cane or mini choco chips. Use holiday-themed sprinkles or rainbow sprinkles.

    Serving suggestions:

    Arrange them on a dessert platter along with other sweet treats on special occasions, holiday gatherings or baby showers. You can also serve them as a snack along with other finger foods like nuts, popcorn, or candies.

    Crush or break them into small pieces and sprinkle over frozen yogurt, ice cream or any of your favorite desserts to add a crunch and saltiness.

    These make perfect holiday gifts or party favors. Pack them in decorated bags, cookie trays or tins.

    Storage suggestions:

    Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. If you want to store them for longer period of time, refrigerate them for about a month of two. You could also freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Make sure you store them properly in an airtight container to prevent them from getting stale or soggy.

    Tips & Notes:

    Make sure you are using high quality ingredients for the best results. You can use baking chocolate bars or candy melts. If you are using choco chips and it is not melting smoothly, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to help them melt smoothly. Use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals to melt chocolate slowly and perfectly.

    Use a fork or dipping tool to coat the pretzels fully with chocolate, and gently tap or shake the fork to remove the excess chocolate.

    Arrange the pretzels on parchment paper or wax paper liner tray. This prevents them from sticking to the tray and makes for easy cleanup.

    Make sure you decorate the dipped pretzels before the chocolate is harden. Dip a few pretzels at a time and decorate them with sprinkles, crushed peppermint candy canes or crushed nuts before the chocolate coating sets. Repeat the process. You can also decorate them with chocolate drizzle instead of sprinkles. After the it has set, drizzle some contrasting melted chocolate using a spoon or piping bag.

    For festive occasions, match the sprinkles to the the holiday season. Use red and green sprinkles or sparkling sugar for Christmas, red and white for Valentine’s Day or black and orange sprinkles for Halloween.

    Step by step instructions:

    Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper and keep it aside until use.

    Add semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

    Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is smooth and melted. Do not overheat it. You can also melt them using a double boiler method by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add the chocolate to the top bowl and stir until it is melted and smooth.

    Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel into the melted chocolate, making sure it is fully covered with chocolate. Gently tap off any excess chocolate and transfer them to the lined baking sheet.

    Immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles or any of your favorite toppings over them to decorate.

    Repeat the process with remaining chocolate and pretzels.

    Let them chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or until set. Once the chocolate has set, transfer them to an airtight container.

    Serve & Enjoy!

    More Holiday Recipes:

    • Orange Cranberry Snowballs
    • Italian Nutella Cookies
    • Santa’s Whisker Cookies
    • No Bake Avalanche Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Buckeyes
    • Pretzel Wreaths
    • Coconut Ice

    Chocolate covered pretzels recipe video below:

    Chocolate Covered Pretzels

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Chocolate covered pretzels are a super delicious salty and sweet treat made by dipping crunchy pretzels in chocolate and decorating with holiday toppings. They're one of the easiest treat recipes, perfect for the holiday season!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Snack, Sweet
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 70 Mini Pretzels
    Calories 17 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Chocolate Chips ( 150 grams )
    • 70 Mini Pretzels
    • Sprinkles as needed (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper and keep it aside until use.
    • Add chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
    • Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is smooth and melted. Do not overheat it. You can also melt chocolate using a double boiler method.
    • Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel into the melted chocolate, making sure it is fully covered with chocolate. Gently tap off any excess chocolate and transfer them to the lined baking sheet.
    • Immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles or any of your favorite toppings over them to decorate.
    • Repeat the process with remaining chocolate and pretzels.
    • Let them chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or until set. Once the chocolate has set, transfer them to an airtight container.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gTrans Fat: 0.005gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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