Description
Festive pretzel wreaths showcase holiday cheer with sweet and salty charm. Chocolate-drizzled pretzels create delightful seasonal treats for gatherings and celebrations you’ll enjoy sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) green candy melts
- Assorted holiday sprinkles
- Red string licorice (optional, for bows)
Instructions
- Melt and Coat: Gently melt white chocolate or green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip the bottom half of each pretzel into the warm chocolate, ensuring an even, glossy coating.
- Create Wreath Base: Arrange six chocolate-coated pretzels in a circular formation on a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a symmetrical foundation. Layer a second ring of pretzels slightly offset from the first to build depth and fullness.
- Decorate and Embellish: While the chocolate remains soft, sprinkle holiday-themed decorative elements across the surface for festive color and texture. Position a vibrant red string licorice bow as a classic finishing touch to enhance the wreath’s holiday charm.
- Set and Solidify: Allow the wreaths to set at room temperature, or accelerate the firming process by refrigerating for approximately 15 minutes until completely hardened and ready to serve.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use a microwave-safe bowl and melt chocolate in short 30-second intervals, stirring gently to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy consistency.
- Even Coating Technique: Dip pretzels at a consistent angle, allowing excess chocolate to drip off for a clean, professional look that helps pretzels stick together perfectly.
- Strategic Wreath Assembly: Arrange pretzels with slight overlap to create dimension, ensuring each layer is offset for a fuller, more visually appealing holiday design.
- Decoration Pro Tip: Add sprinkles or festive elements while chocolate is still tacky to guarantee maximum adhesion and create a vibrant, eye-catching finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg