Chocolate dipped pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat! They're a wonderful homemade gift to give to family, friends and neighbors as well as a yummy snack to enjoy with hot cocoa.
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Pretzels With Peppermint Drizzle
First, melt the dark chocolate over a double broiler on the stove or in the microwave.
Once the chocolate is melted, dunk the mini pretzels in it, flipping them with a fork, and shaking them a bit to get excess off with the fork.
Place the covered pretzels on a parchment lined baking sheet. After the pretzels are dipped in chocolate, sprinkle the crushed peppermint on top. Then, place the chocolate dipped pretzels in the freezer to set.
While the chocolate is setting in the freezer, do another double broiler and melt the white chocolate. By the time the white chocolate is melted, the pretzels will be set enough.
Remove the pretzels from the freezer and use a fork to drizzle the white chocolate over the pretzels.
Place back into the freezer or fridge and allow to set again.
Once set, the pretzels are ready to enjoy!
Ingredients You'll Need
Mini Pretzels-We use Snyder's brand in our household!
White Melting Chocolate
Dark Melting Chocolate-I love using 60-70% dark chocolate!
Peppermint - To make things easy, just use crushed up candy canes.
Tools You May Need
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Double Broiler or Microwave Safe Bowl
Fork
Why You'll Love Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
- These pretzels are so easy to make. While it may take some time to dip each pretzel, it's a process that can be done while enjoying a podcast or listening to some Christmas music. It's easy and a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit!
- They're a great homemade gift. Fill a small mason jar with these chocolate dipped pretzels to give to family, friends, and neighbors throughout the holiday season.
- Chocolate dipped pretzels make a sweet and yummy treat! I love reaching for one or two of these pretzels as an afternoon sweet snack or a bedtime dessert.
- They can actually be healthy-ish! Instead of milk chocolate, choose to use dark chocolate.
- Ingredients are minimal. Seriously, there's only four ingredients that you need to make these delicious pretzels!
Tips To Make Chocolate Dipped Pretzels From Scratch
If you don't have a double broiler stove, you can easily create one. Simply place about an inch of water in a pot over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer. Next, place a heat safe glass bowl on top of the pot and melt the chocolate in that bowl, stirring often until smooth.
Also, a fork works really well to flip the pretzels in the chocolate. In order to maintain a pretty pretzel shape, shake off excess chocolate before placing the pretzel on the baking sheet.
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels FAQs
What is the best way to dip pretzel rods in chocolate?
The best way to dip pretzel rods in chocolate is by filling a tall, skinny glass with melted chocolate. Then, dip the pretzel rod into the jar, leaving several inches untouched at the end of the rod.
How to make chocolate dipped pretzels from scratch?
- Melt dark chocolate in a double broiler on the stove.
- Dip mini pretzels into the melted chocolate and, using a fork, flip them around in the chocolate until they're fully coated.
- Place the chocolate dipped pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Put the chocolate covered pretzels in the fridge or freezer to set for several hours or overnight.
What is the best way to make chocolate for chocolate-covered pretzels?
The best way to melt chocolate for chocolate covered pretzels is on a double broiler over a stove. To create a double broiler, fill a pot with about an inch of water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to simmer. Then, place a heat-safe glass bowl on top of the pot and use that bowl to melt your chocolate.
How to Store Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Chocolate covered pretzels, believe it or not, are best stored at room temperature. Keep them in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming stale as well as to prevent them from tasting like any odors in the air. An Airtight container will also help to keep them crunchy.
To keep the chocolate from melting, store them in a cool, dark place. Avoid keeping them in direct sunlight or heat.
If stored properly, your homemade chocolate covered pretzels will last for about 2 to 3 weeks.
In Summary
One of my favorite Christmas Eve traditions is going to my Grandma's house. Our family enjoys a meal together, we read the Christmas story from the Bible and sing carols together by candlelight.
Lastly, we share and open gifts. Presents are saved for the end because, to us, it's the least important part. It is, though, so much fun to watch everyone's reaction to the gifts they receive!
Every year I would make chocolate dipped pretzels for my cousins. They knew it was coming each year yet loved it just as much as the year before.
In my opinion, gifts that involve food are some of the best to give and to receive as well. I think you'll find that to be true also once you whip up a batch of these chocolate dipped pretzels!
Put on your favorite Christmas carols, sip some homemade hot chocolate (with the best homemade marshmallows from Farmhouse On Boone, of course) and get to work!
If you enjoyed this recipe, I'd love it if you gave it 5 stars and left a comment below!
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Chocolate dipped pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack for the holiday season. Give them to your friends, family and neighbors, too!
Ingredients
- 50 Mini Pretzel twists (or 24 pretzel rods)
- 12 dark chocolate
- 3 Ounces White Chocolate (for drizzling)
- ¼ Cup Candy Canes, crushed
Instructions
1. To start, melt the dark chocolate using a double broiler or in the microwave. I prefer a double broiler because it helps the chocolate melt evenly and it really does melt it quickly.
2. Once the dark chocolate is melted, dunk the pretzels in it, flipping them with a fork, and shaking them a bit to get excess off with the fork.
3. Place the covered pretzels on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once all of your pretzels are covered, sprinkle them with the crushed candy canes and place them in the freezer.
4. While the dark chocolate is setting in the freezer, do another double broiler and melt the white chocolate. By the time the white chocolate is melted, the pretzels will be set enough.
5. Remove the pretzels from the freezer and use a fork to drizzle the white chocolate over the pretzels. I did half of mine with the white chocolate for some variety.
6. Place back into the freezer or fridge and allow to set again.
7. Enjoy!
Notes
1. See just above the recipe to know how to best store these homemade chocolate covered pretzels. If done right, they'll keep for up to 3 weeks!
Sarah says
What an easy recipe to help fill the spaces in the holiday treat boxes we make and give out each year! Thank you for sharing!
Brickhouseongreen says
Love this, Sarah! Enjoy!
Annie Dahlin says
These look so good! I’m definitely saving this recipe!
Brickhouseongreen says
Thank you, Annie!
Emily says
Yum I can’t wait to make these for Christmas!
Amanda says
These look delicious! They would be fun to add to a cookie gift box. Yum!
Brickhouseongreen says
Thank you, Amanda! Love the cookie gift box idea!