Description
Salty-sweet chocolate dipped pretzels deliver a perfect snack with minimal effort. Crisp pretzels coated in smooth chocolate create an irresistible treat that satisfies sweet and savory cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzel rods or mini pretzels
- 8 oz (226 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz (113 g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- sprinkles
- crushed nuts
- crushed candy canes
- mini M&Ms
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to simplify chocolate dripping and pretzel removal.
- Chocolate Melting: Use a microwave-safe bowl to gently melt semi-sweet chocolate, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy, adding a touch of coconut oil to enhance fluidity.
- Coating Technique: Dip each pretzel rod two-thirds deep into the warm chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl, then place carefully on the prepared parchment sheet without touching.
- Decorative Embellishment: While chocolate remains wet, sprinkle an assortment of toppings like colorful sprinkles, crushed candies, or flaky sea salt for added texture and visual appeal.
- Artistic Drizzle: Melt white chocolate using the same method and create elegant swirls across the chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag for a sophisticated finish.
- Setting and Storage: Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or expedite in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container where pretzels will maintain their crisp texture for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Add a tiny amount of coconut oil to melted chocolate to maintain smooth consistency and prevent clumping during dipping process.
- Master Dipping Technique: Hold pretzel rod at an angle, submerge two-thirds deep into chocolate, then smoothly tap off excess to create an even, elegant coating.
- Temperature Control Matters: Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for best texture, or quickly chill in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes if time is limited.
- Topping Timing is Critical: Sprinkle decorative elements immediately after dipping while chocolate remains wet to ensure perfect adhesion of sprinkles or crushed candies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg