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Published: Dec 9, 2015 · Modified: Dec 19, 2024 by Kathy

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Recipe

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Different types of pretzels covered with chocolate.

For the holidays, I love giving homemade gifts. These chocolate covered pretzels are easy to make and the kids love to help too! They make great gifts and are perfect for adding to a dessert buffet.

Pretzels with chocolate and sprinkles.

Why make chocolate covered pretzels

To make these easy, I use chocolate melting wafers. They can be melted in the microwave and the chocolate sets up perfectly. No need to use a double boiler or worry about tempering the chocolate. The melting chocolates come in different flavors including white, dark and milk chocolate.

The best part when making these chocolate dipped pretzels are the sprinkles! Pick your favorites and have some fun!

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Ingredients

Ingredients for decorating pretzels with chocolate.
  • Pretzel rods
  • Small pretzel twists
  • Melting chocolate - milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Milk chocolate chips can also be used.
  • Sprinkles - pick your favorites. A variety is always fun

How to make Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

  1. Melt chocolate in the microwave
  2. Dip pretzel rod into chocolate. Use a spoon to help cover the pretzel.
  3. Remove excess chocolate with spoon
  4. Sprinkle on colored sprinkles and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  5. Allow pretzel to fully harden before removing
A pretzel in a glass with melted chocolate.
Sprinkles added to a chocolate pretzel.

6. For small pretzel twists, use a fork to lower the pretzel into the melted chocolate
7. Gently tap the fork against the top of the glass to help remove the excess chocolate
8. Add sprinkles

A pretzel with chocolate on a fork.

9. To add white chocolate drizzle, allow milk chocolate to setup or harden first. Then dip a spoon into the melted white chocolate. Allow chocolate to drip from spoon while moving spoon back and forth over the pretzel

White chocolate drizzled over a pretzel.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe Tips

  • Chocolate melting pieces work best for this recipe
  • Chocolate chips can also be used. Add a teaspoon of oil to the chocolate chips while melting.
  • White chocolate chips do not melt and should not be used
  • For easier clean up, use an extra cookie sheet as your work surface. This helps catch all the little sprinkles that like to go everywhere!
  • Place finished pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper until chocolate has hardened

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels FAQs

How long will the chocolate covered pretzels last?

The chocolate covered pretzels will last up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container. Store at room temperature.

Why is chocolate not sticking to my pretzels?

If the chocolate isn’t sticking to your pretzels, make certain your chocolate is runny and not too thick. You may need to microwave it for an additional 15-30 seconds. If you use chocolate chips, be careful not to add too much oil, or the chocolate may not stick to the pretzels.

How do you thin chocolate for dipping pretzels?

When using chocolate melting wafers, you can easily thin the chocolate by placing it back into the microwave for 15-30 seconds.

Why are my chocolate covered pretzels not hardening?

If your chocolate isn’t hardening, try placing them in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.

How long do chocolate covered pretzels last?

Place your fully set-up pretzels in an airtight container stored at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Small pretzel twist covered with chocolate and sprinkles.

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Pretzels with chocolate and sprinkles.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe

Kathy Berget
Fun holiday treat made with pretzels and chocolate
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Pretzels
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups semisweet melting wafers
  • 24 whole pretzel rods
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each time.
    2 Cups semisweet melting wafers
  • Continue heating for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted.
  • Spread chocolate on ⅔ of each pretzel rod.
    24 whole pretzel rods
  • Sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
    2 tablespoons sprinkles
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper until cooled and chocolate is set.

Notes

  • Chocolate melting pieces work best for this recipe
  • Chocolate chips can also be used. Add a teaspoon of oil to the chocolate chips while melting.
  • White chocolate chips do not melt and should not be used
  • May also use dark chocolate and white chocolate melting wafers
  • Small pretzel twists can be used. Dip each pretzel into chocolate with a fork. Lightly tap fork to remove excess chocolate.
  • For easier clean up, use an extra cookie sheet as your work surface. This helps catch all the little sprinkles that like to go everywhere!
  • Place finished pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper until chocolate has hardened

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel rodCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 42mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg
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Comments

  1. Liora - Allthingsloveli says

    December 15, 2015 at 4:38 am

    Last time I made my chocolate turtles I had leftover chocolate and I decided to dip pretzels into it. Yours look so festive and fun for the season- I love them!

    Reply
  2. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and cute!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    These are always so a fun and festive treat to make with kids, Kathy. Chocolate and salty pretzels - what's not to love!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Sometimes we need something quick, easy and delicious!

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:22 am

    These are so festive and fun, Kathy!! Anything with sprinkles makes me swoon, but sprinkles + chocolate AND pretzels?! YES please! These are fabulous, my dear! Cheers! <3

    Reply
  5. David @ Spiced says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:03 am

    I love chocolate dipped pretzels! You're right that these are perfect for the kids to help with...and eat! I say we skip the cookies this year and make a huge batch of these pretzels for Santa. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:33 am

      That would make one happy Santa!

      Reply
  6. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    December 10, 2015 at 3:57 am

    These are adorable, festive and fun, and need to be included in all my daughter's teacher gifts this year! There's only one problem....who gets to lick the chocolate bowl? Hmmmm???

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:32 am

      Who gets to lick the bowl is always a dilemma!

      Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    December 09, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Chocolate covered sprinkled pretzels! Yes! I love this! I can only imagine cleaning up all those sprinkles from your house with kids helping! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:33 am

      The sprinkles seemed to travel far...

      Reply
  8. Lori from LL Farm says

    December 09, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Very festive with those sprinkles and how fun doing it with the kids!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 09, 2015 at 5:20 pm

      Kids of any age can help with these!

      Reply
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