Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Print Version)
Crunchy pretzels dipped in smooth chocolate and decorated with vibrant sprinkles for a sweet, salty snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 20 large pretzel rods
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional)
04 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
→ Decorations
05 - 1/2 cup assorted sprinkles, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips
# How to Cook:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Combine semisweet chocolate and coconut oil (if used) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
03 - If desired, melt white chocolate separately using the same microwave method.
04 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted semisweet chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Arrange dipped pretzels on the prepared sheet. Immediately sprinkle with decorations before chocolate sets.
06 - Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over decorated rods using a spoon or piping bag.
07 - Let pretzel rods set at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
08 - Serve immediately or package in cellophane bags for gifting.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Five minutes of actual work and you've got something that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
- The combination of salty pretzel, smooth chocolate, and whatever colorful topping you choose hits all the cravings at once.
- They're naturally packagable for gifts, which means less guilt about bringing store-bought treats to things.
02 -
- The chocolate will seize if you let a drop of water into it, so make absolutely sure your bowl and spoon are dry before melting.
- Dip immediately after decorating—if you wait even a minute for the chocolate to set, the sprinkles won't stick properly and they'll just slide off.
- Stale pretzels are tragic; they'll break or taste bland, so buy fresh ones right before you make these.
03 -
- Hold the pretzel rod by the bare end and angle it slightly as you lift it from the chocolate—this helps excess chocolate drip back into the bowl instead of pooling at the bottom.
- If you want professional-looking white chocolate drizzles, let the main chocolate set for a couple minutes first so the white lines sit on top instead of running into it.