Description
Festive christmas pretzels bring holiday cheer with a delightful twist on traditional snacks. Sweet chocolate coating and peppermint sprinkles create a merry treat that delights friends and family during seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels (or pretzel rods)
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut oil
- Red & green sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini M&Ms
- Holiday-themed sugar pearls
- Drizzled caramel or extra chocolate
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Line a flat surface with parchment paper to facilitate effortless chocolate setting and cleanup.
- Chocolate Melting: Utilize a microwave-safe bowl to gently melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until achieving a luxurious, smooth texture. Repeat the process with milk or dark chocolate in a separate container, ensuring a uniform melting technique.
- Pretzel Coating: Employ tongs to meticulously dip premium pretzels into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to cascade back into the bowl for an impeccable, even coating.
- Arrangement and Decoration: Position chocolate-enrobed pretzels on the prepared parchment-lined surface, maintaining strategic spacing to prevent adherence. While the chocolate remains glossy, embellish with an artistic array of crushed candy canes, vibrant sprinkles, or miniature M&Ms.
- Artistic Finishing: Employ a spoon to create intricate chocolate drizzles, alternating between white and dark chocolate to generate visually captivating patterns that elevate the presentation.
- Setting and Storage: Allow pretzels to solidify naturally at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or accelerate the process by refrigerating for 15 minutes until chocolate achieves a complete, firm set. Transfer the elegantly decorated pretzels to an airtight container, preserving their crisp texture and freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent burning or seizing, ensuring smooth, glossy chocolate every time.
- Perfect Coating Technique: Hold pretzel with tongs at a slight angle while dipping, allowing excess chocolate to drip off naturally for an even, thin layer.
- Strategic Topping Application: Sprinkle decorations immediately after coating while chocolate remains wet to guarantee maximum adherence and beautiful presentation.
- Storage Wisdom: Keep pretzels in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to maintain chocolate’s shine and prevent unwanted melting or texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg