Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe
Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Pretzels at home with ease! Use this recipe to save money and time while preparing the perfect sweet-dipped treats. These pretzels are perfect for holidays, parties or to have on hand for snacking. Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 75 mini pretzels
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzels 120 grams (about 75 mini pretzels)
- 8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate 227 grams, coarsely chopped, milk, white or dark chocolate will all work
Optional Toppings
- sprinkles
- toasted coconut
- mini chocolate caramels
- crushed M&M's
- melted white chocolate
- graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave on high. Start with 1 minute in the microwave, then remove the bowl and stir the chocolate well. If the chocolate still isn’t melted, continue heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until chocolate is completely melted.8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate
- Dip the pretzels, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the chocolate and lightly tap the fork on side of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate. You can also use a toothpick to remove any excess chocolate from the holes of the pretzels.3 cups mini pretzels
- Place each dipped pretzel on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings. Repeat steps with remaining pretzels.sprinkles
- Once all pretzels are coated, place the baking sheet of pretzels into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so chocolate hardens and sets.
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Notes
- Add your favorite sprinkles to these pretzels to give them a special touch. If you don’t have sprinkles, you can use chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, or mini chocolate chips.
- You can also use a double boiler on the stovetop to melt the chocolate, but this will take longer.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pretzel | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg