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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Chocolate-covered pretzels are classic holiday treats that are fun and easy to make at home! It’s great for gifting purposes, and great to serve as party snacks.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 11 mins
Servings: 50 pretzels
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 25 mini pretzel twists and/or 25 pretzel rods
  • 16 oz candy coating Ghirardelli or Candiquik
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Line up a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. This ensures pretzels dipped in chocolate do not stick as they dry. And it’s easier to remove dipped pretzels without breaking them.
  2. Melt in separate bowls of white and dark candy melts in the microwave for 30-second intervals. Stir every time you remove chocolate from the microwave to help melt evenly and smooth.
  3. Dip pretzels one at a time. Remove dipped pretzels from the chocolate using a fork. Shake off excess coating and then place it on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. For dipping pretzel rods (or sticks), use a microwave-safe tall glass and to melt chocolate. Dip the pretzel rod halfway into the melted chocolate.
  5. Shake off excess chocolate and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Sprinkle the topping over dipped pretzels immediately. Sprinkles will stick to pretzels while it’s wet. You want to work faster here.
  7. Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature. You can even place it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  8. Pack it for gifting in cute boxes or gift bags or store it in air-tight containers. It will last for a little more than 2 weeks.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Candy melts are easy to work with. They melt smooth and are perfect for coating.
  • Pretzel knots and pretzel rods are our choice. You could use pretzel nuggets too.
  • DO NOT dip chocolate-dipped pretzels in topping. This will mess up the chocolate coating. Sprinkle the topping.
  • If you don’t like candy toppings, use toasted and crushed nuts or other crushed candies like peppermint or Halloween candies.
  • I do not recommend you to freeze chocolate-covered pretzels. It loses its texture and goes stale if frozen. It’s best to store pretzels at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50pretzels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.