These easy chocolate covered pretzel rods are a holiday classic. Salty pretzels dipped in melted chocolate sprinkle with your favorite toppings! Not only do these package well, but you can make them so fun and festive. These work with any type of pretzel but my personal favorite are the rods or the giant twists! Pair together with a variety of festive sprinkles and colored sugar, these are great for the whole family!
If you like these easy chocolate covered pretzel rods, you’ll love…
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
Variations:
- Peppermint – mix a little peppermint extract into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies
- Caramel – dip in caramel before dipping in chocolate
- Use colored candy melts for a variety of colors
- Oreo – dip in melted white chocolate and roll in crushed Oreo cookies
Use a tall glass to easily dip each pretzel
Grocery List:
- Pretzel Rods or Giant Pretzel Twists
- Milk, White, or Dark Chocolate
- Coconut Oil
- Sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
Line baking sheet with silpat mats or parchment paper, set aside.
In a microwave safe container, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil*. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
Transfer melted chocolate into a deep glass, dip each pretzel rod and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on the lined baking sheet and continue until all of the pretzels have been coated. You may need to reheat the chocolate, if it gets to thick, thin with a little extra coconut oil.
Allow to chocolate to dry slightly, but not completely. Coat with sprinkles and colored sugar or allow to dry completely and drizzle with a different type of chocolate.
Once completely dry, store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
* If you want to use different kinds of chocolate reduce the amount my half and divide the coconut oil between each. For example, 6 oz. white chocolate and 6 oz. milk chocolate, each one would get 1 1/2 tsps. of coconut oil.
*If you want to dip the rods in one type of chocolate and drizzle with another kind, allow the chocolate to dry completely between coatings.*See variations for different flavor ideas
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. Bag pretzel rods
- 12 oz. Milk, dark, or white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with silpat mats or parchment paper, set aside.
- In a microwave safe container, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil*. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
- Transfer melted chocolate into a deep glass, dip each pretzel rod and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on the lined baking sheet and continue until all of the pretzels have been coated. You may need to reheat the chocolate, if it gets to thick, thin with a little extra coconut oil.
- Allow to chocolate to dry slightly, but not completely. Coat with sprinkles and colored sugar or allow to dry completely and drizzle with a different type of chocolate.
- Once completely dry, store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
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