Description
Salty-sweet magic happens when classic pretzels meet rich chocolate in this irresistible chocolate-dipped pretzels recipe. Crisp pretzel twists coated in smooth melted chocolate create an addictive snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pretzels (twists or sticks)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Complementary Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil
Instructions
- Create a smooth, glossy chocolate coating by microwaving chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and uniform.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to provide a non-stick surface for cooling chocolate-covered pretzels.
- Submerge each pretzel into the warm chocolate mixture, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and gently tap to remove excess chocolate.
- Carefully transfer chocolate-coated pretzels onto the prepared parchment paper, maintaining spacing to prevent touching.
- While chocolate remains liquid, quickly sprinkle selected garnishes like chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or crushed candy over the pretzels.
- Allow pretzels to solidify at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, or accelerate setting by placing in refrigerator for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother melting.
- Use a double boiler or low microwave heat to prevent chocolate from burning.
- Tap fork gently on bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate for cleaner coating.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white for variety.
- Ensure pretzels are completely dry before dipping to help chocolate adhere better.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum crispness.
- Add sea salt or crushed candy canes for extra flavor dimension.
- Create dairy-free version by using vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg