Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Delight in the perfect sweet and salty snack with Chocolate Covered Pretzels. This simple and customizable treat features crunchy pretzels coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate, optionally decorated with sea salt, sprinkles, or nuts. Ideal for quick bites, parties, or gifting, this recipe is easy to make and endlessly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 40 pretzels
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Diet: Can be gluten-free if gluten-free pretzels are used
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pretzels: Thin or mini pretzels, about 3 cups
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 12 oz (340 g)
- Sea Salt: Light sprinkle, about 1/2 teaspoon
Optional Ingredients
- White Chocolate Chips: 1/4 cup for drizzling
- Sprinkles or Nuts: 1/4 cup, such as crushed almonds, pecans, or colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out parchment paper or silicone mats on a baking sheet where the pretzels will rest after dipping. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy.
- Dip the Pretzels: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each pretzel completely or halfway in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off for a neat finish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle sea salt, sprinkles, or nuts immediately after dipping while the chocolate is still wet so they stick perfectly.
- Let Them Set: Place dipped pretzels on prepared sheets and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets firmly.
Notes
- Choose quality chocolate for smoother melting and richer flavor.
- Do not overheat the chocolate; melt slowly and stir constantly to avoid seizing.
- Work in small batches to maintain the right chocolate consistency while dipping.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Store chocolate covered pretzels in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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