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Chocolate Pretzels Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Chocolate Pretzels Recipe

I recently made a batch of these chocolate pretzels, and let me tell you—they didn’t last long in my kitchen! I love how simple they are to put together, yet they look like something straight out of a bakery.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pretzel twists or rods – I like twists because they hold chocolate better but rods are great for gifting.
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips milk, dark, or white – melt smoothly, and fresh chocolate tastes better than candy melts.
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles crushed nuts, or shredded coconut – toppings add both crunch and color.
  • A pinch of sea salt – optional but I recommend it for an extra pop of flavor.

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set out bowls of toppings. Having everything ready makes the process smoother, especially since chocolate sets quickly once dipped.
  2. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth. If you prefer, use a double boiler for gentler melting. Avoid overheating, or the chocolate will seize.
  3. Use a fork or tongs to dip each pretzel into the melted chocolate. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate so it doesn’t clump. Place each coated pretzel onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on your chosen toppings. This is where you can be creative—mix textures and colors for variety. Kids especially love decorating this part!
  5. Let the pretzels rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes. For faster results, pop the tray in the fridge. Don’t stack them until fully set, or they’ll stick together.
  6. Once firm, your pretzels are ready to enjoy! Serve them fresh or pack them in an airtight container for later. They’ll stay crisp and delicious for several days.

Notes

  • I always use high-quality chocolate—it melts smoother and tastes richer.
  • I like dipping pretzels only halfway sometimes, which looks beautiful and keeps the sweet-salty balance.
  • Mixing two chocolates (dark base with white drizzle) makes them look fancy without much effort.
  • Adding a tiny sprinkle of sea salt before the chocolate hardens gives them that irresistible gourmet finish.