Chocolate Covered Pretzels Pastel (Printable)
Salty pretzels dipped in smooth chocolate and adorned with colorful pastel sprinkles.
# What You Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods or 48 mini pretzel twists
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 10 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
03 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening, optional for smoother coating
→ Decoration
04 - 1/3 cup pastel-colored sprinkles
# How To Make:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to catch drips and provide a setting surface for coated pretzels.
02 - Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Hold each pretzel rod and dip approximately two-thirds into the melted chocolate. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Immediately sprinkle pastel-colored toppings over the wet chocolate before it begins to set. Press lightly if needed to ensure adhesion.
05 - Continue dipping and coating remaining pretzels until all are covered with chocolate and sprinkles.
06 - Let pretzels sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until chocolate is completely firm. For faster setting, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
07 - Keep finished pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in twenty minutes flat, meaning you can satisfy that sudden chocolate craving without heating up the oven
- The salty pretzel and smooth chocolate combo hits that perfect sweet and salty spot that makes people keep reaching for just one more
02 -
- Even the tiniest drop of water will seize your chocolate into a grainy mess, so make sure your bowl and spoon are completely dry before you start melting
- Working quickly after melting is crucial because chocolate starts setting the moment it leaves the heat, and you want those sprinkles to actually stick
03 -
- Hold the dipped pretzel over the bowl for a solid five seconds after dipping to prevent thick puddles from forming at the bottom
- Pour your sprinkles into a shallow bowl instead of using the container—its so much easier to press the pretzel into them than trying to sprinkle with your fingers