Chocolate Pretzels with Sprinkles (Printable version)
Salted pretzels dipped in chocolate and adorned with colorful sprinkles for a sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 mini pretzel twists or rods
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped or as chips
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
→ Toppings
04 - 3 tbsp colorful sprinkles
# How to Prepare:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and optional coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and melted, about 1 to 2 minutes total. Alternatively, melt chocolate using a double boiler.
03 - Immerse each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Place coated pretzel on the prepared sheet and immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles before chocolate sets.
05 - Continue dipping and decorating remaining pretzels.
06 - Let pretzels set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate hardens.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- You can make a full batch in the time it takes to watch one sitcom episode, and kids actually stay engaged the whole time.
- The salt from the pretzels cuts through the sweetness in a way that makes it hard to stop at just one.
- They look impressive enough to gift but require almost no skill, so there's no pressure.
02 -
- If your chocolate seizes and turns thick and crumbly, it's because water got in, even a single drop from a damp spoon will ruin the whole batch.
- Don't skip the parchment, regular paper will stick and foil leaves weird shiny marks on the chocolate.
03 -
- Use a fork to dip the pretzels instead of your fingers, it keeps your hands clean and gives you more control over the drip.
- If the chocolate starts to thicken as you work, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds to loosen it up again.