Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Warm, salty, sweet, and slightly crunchy, these Chocolate-Covered Pretzels are a joyful snack perfect for gift boxes, party platters, or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 48 pretzels (serves 8 as a snack) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 4 cups pretzels
- Optional: sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt the chocolate with the oil using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently.
- Dip a pretzel into the melted chocolate, lift it out with a fork, and tap to remove excess chocolate.
- Place the pretzel onto the lined baking sheet using a toothpick.
- Top with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet, if desired.
- Refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Store finished pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Work over parchment or wax paper to catch drips and speed cleanup. If chocolate begins to thicken while dipping, gently rewarm for a few seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate, pretzels, snack, sweet, salty
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