Description
Classic Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect sweet-and-salty snack, featuring crisp pretzels coated in smooth melted chocolate and topped with sprinkles or festive decorations. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, these chocolate-dipped pretzels are ideal for parties, holidays, gifting, or anytime you need a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
8 ounces (226 g) semi-sweet or white chocolate, finely chopped (two 4-ounce bars)
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
4 cups pretzels
Optional: sprinkles or other toppings
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate with the oil using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip pretzels into the melted chocolate, lifting with a fork and tapping off excess.
- Place coated pretzels on the prepared tray. Add sprinkles or toppings while chocolate is still wet.
- If desired, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the pretzels.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For best results, use baking chocolate bars or melting wafers instead of chocolate chips.
- Add a small amount of oil to make the chocolate smoother for dipping.
- Customize with nuts, crushed candy, or holiday sprinkles for variety.
- Store in layers separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (about 6–8 pretzels)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
