Chocolate Dipped Pretzels (Printable version)

Crunchy pretzels coated with smooth chocolate and decorated with assorted toppings, ideal for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pretzels

01 - 30 large pretzel rods or twists

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
03 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
04 - 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Decorations

05 - 1/3 cup assorted sprinkles
06 - 1/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, pistachios)
07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 1/3 cup shredded coconut
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine semi-sweet chocolate and half of the coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Repeat the melting process with white chocolate and remaining coconut oil in a separate heatproof bowl.
04 - Dip each pretzel rod or twist halfway into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, letting excess drip off.
05 - Place the dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - While chocolate is wet, sprinkle with assorted sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or flaky sea salt as desired.
07 - Repeat dipping process with white chocolate and remaining pretzels.
08 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
09 - Store dipped pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • Everyone has a favorite topping combination, so they become a conversation starter.
  • Homemade versions beat store-bought by a mile—the chocolate actually stays crispy.
  • Perfect for last-minute gifting or party emergencies.
02 -
  • Don't dip pretzels into chocolate that's too hot or they'll soften and bend—let it cool for two minutes after melting.
  • Your toppings stick best when you add them before the chocolate even begins to firm up, so have everything within arm's reach before you start dipping.
03 -
  • Keep your chocolate at the right temperature by reheating gently for just ten seconds if it starts to thicken while you're dipping.
  • Set out all your toppings in small bowls before you begin melting chocolate so you're never caught unprepared mid-dip.

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