Decorate with your favorite crushed nuts, holiday sprinkles, or candies! Melt your favorite type of chocolate, or use a variety of chocolates. Not to mention, they’re totally customizable too! These were so much fun to make, and they were as easy can be. They’re loved by all! I can easily make them vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips, and the kids can help me add special holiday sprinkles to make them something special! When coming up with a holiday gift to make for my friends and neighbors this year, I thought, how about chocolate-covered pretzel rods! One reason I like it best is milk and white chocolate are not vegan. I always opt for dairy-free dark chocolate over milk or white chocolate. These pair nicely with my peanut putter yogurt as a decadent snack! They make a beautiful and easy gift-able holiday treat for friends and family!Ĭonfession time…I love chocolate-covered pretzels! They are one of my favorite vegan snacks or desserts! The combination of salty and sweet is just so satisfying. I believe it may have been hand-dipped, the best way to have chocolate anything! I wonder where I could find that hand-dipped chocolate-covered popcorn.These simple chocolate covered pretzel rods are dipped in melted dark chocolate and topped with holiday sprinkles, and nuts. It came in a big tin, and man it tasted like paradise! Each piece was entirely coated in chocolate, sort of like popcorn balls. Mom and I had an across-the-street neighbor who was a Boy Scout, and we bought some chocolate-covered popcorn from him. The first time ever I had chocolate-covered popcorn was back in 1993 when I lived on Sunview Avenue. Last time I had some of that was a couple years ago, which I bought from the Boy Scouts for $10.00! $10.00 is spendy for popcorn! however it didn’t taste the same as before, as the chocolate was only lightly drizzled onto the popcorn kernels, which I believe were like Kettle Corn. Speaking of chocolate treats, one that I love is chocolate-covered popcorn. I lived in Baltimore for 5 years, and I hope it didn’t get left there when I moved back to Eugene. Unfortunately I can’t remember the recipe, as I’m not sure where my recipe book, which I made in Braille all by myself, went. I’m one of those girlies who absolutely loooooooooooooves pretzels! Especially chocolate covered pretzels! I’ve even tried yogurt-covered pretzels, which I’m sure aren’t the same, but they still taste amazing! I made a recipe for soft pretzels back in 1996, when I was in 6th grade, and I’m wondering what that would be like for chocolate covered pretzels. Cooling in the fridge is recommended if you need the pretzels to be ready quickly. Cool at room temperature overnight OR in the fridge.Repeat this process with your remaining pretzels.I found that making 6 pretzels at a time and then topping was the perfect amount of cooling time.) (I recommend topping the pretzels after they’ve cooled just slightly, but if you want too long, the toppings won’t stick.
Top the pretzel rods with desired toppings.Repeat this dipping process for 5 more pretzel rods.Turn the rod continuously as you pull the rod out of the mug. Tilt the mug to create a deeper pool of chocolate and dip one end of the pretzel rod into the mug.Note that sometimes small pieces of chocolate will melt as you stir it into the melted chocolate surrounding it. If the chocolate isn’t smooth, continue to microwave for 5-second intervals, stirring very well after each time. Stir very well with a spoon until the chocolate is smooth. In a mug, measure chocolate and microwave on high for 30 seconds.Line each of your cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.Valentines Day (think heart and pink sprinkles).You can choose to pulse the mints as fine as you’d like, or leave them a bit chunky!Ĭhocolate dip pretzels aren’t just a treat for the holidays. Semi-sweet chocolate with crushed peppermint candies.I used an almost-empty bag of peanuts from my pantry, but any type of nut will work. These were my favorite because any type of sprinkles look festive against the white background. White chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles.These turned out really good, and they’re so fancy looking… but they’re definitely salty. There are so many ways you can flavor your chocolate covered pretzels. Recipe Tips for Chocolate Dipped Pretzels I would layer them on a sheet pan to freeze and then move to a freezer-safe container. They last about 2-3 weeks.Īlthough I haven’t tried this, you could freeze them. Chocolate pretzels should be stored in an airtight container.
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