Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
40 servings
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
Description
The recipe starts by warming peppermint Hershey Kisses placed atop pretzel squares to soften them slightly, then topping each with another pretzel square to create a sandwich-like base. These are chilled and set to firm up before being fully coated by dipping in melted dark chocolate wafers, which provide a smooth and rich outer layer. The finishing touch of crushed peppermint candy adds a festive, crunchy texture and bright mint flavor.
The pretzels offer a savory crunch that contrasts with the melting peppermint and rich chocolate, creating a balanced combination ideal for a seasonal snack or candy gift. Finishing by chilling or allowing the chocolate to set properly ensures a clean bite and prevents melting.
Storing these bites in a cool, airtight container helps preserve their texture, and they can also be frozen for longer storage. Substituting chocolate chips with an added fat like coconut oil can serve if wafers are not available.
Ingredients
- 80 pretzels square bites
- 40 peppermint Hershey Kisses
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 3 tablespoons Peppermint candy crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Place 40 pretzels on a baking sheet and top each with a peppermint kiss, bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a pretzel on top of each of the kisses and allow to cool.
- Once they have set, melt the chocolate wafers on 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each of the pretzel bites in the chocolate and place on parchment paper to set. Sprinkle with the crushed peppermint candies before the chocolate has set.
Notes
- If melting wafers are unavailable, use chocolate chips with ½ teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil to achieve smooth melting.
- Store completed pretzel bites in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This recipe uses Snyder’s SNAPS pretzels, but square pretzels of similar size work as well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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