Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
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Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Description
The recipe melts white chocolate in a double boiler until glossy and smooth. Each pretzel rod is dipped into the chocolate, then the excess is tapped off to maintain an even coating. While the chocolate is still tacky, holiday sprinkles are applied for a bright, festive look. Once set, either at room temperature or chilled briefly in the refrigerator, the rods become crisp with a sweet coating contrasting the salty pretzels.
This simple preparation highlights the combination of sweet white chocolate and the salty crunch of pretzels, enhanced by the addition of color and sprinkles to evoke a holiday theme.
They can be made ahead and kept slightly chilled until serving, providing an attractive and easy-to-make festive confection.
Ingredients
- 20 pretzels small rods
- 8 ounces white chocolate
- Food Coloring blue gel type
- holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat chocolate in double boiler according to package directions.
- When hot and glossy, swirl pretzel rod into chocolate tapping off excess.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- While still tacky, sprinkle holiday sprinkles on chocolate.
- Allow to set or place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
- Keep slightly chilled until ready to eat.
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.