Description
These festive chocolate-covered pretzel rods are a fun and customizable holiday treat combining salty pretzels with sweet chocolate and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Large pretzel rods
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
- Candy melts (optional, for holiday colors)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Holiday-themed sprinkles, nonpareils, or jimmies
- Crushed candy canes
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Wax paper or parchment paper
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and set out decorations in separate bowls.
- Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip one end of each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle decorations over the wet chocolate-coated end of the pretzel.
- Place decorated pretzel rods on the wax paper-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional: Melt candy melts and drizzle over the hardened pretzel rods for extra decoration.
- Store the fully set pretzel rods in an airtight container or package them for gifting.
Notes
[‘Stir chocolate constantly while melting to avoid clumps.’, ‘Ensure pretzel rods are completely dry before dipping.’, ‘Let the chocolate harden completely before handling to prevent smudging or breaking.’, ‘Use a tall glass for dipping for more even coating.’, ‘Work in batches to keep the chocolate warm and melty.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150180
Keywords: Chocolate-covered pretzels, holiday treats, festive desserts, edible gifts, sweet and salty snacks