Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Print Version)

Crunchy pretzel rods dipped in rich chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles for a sweet snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 20 large pretzel rods

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional)

→ Decorations

04 - 1/2 cup assorted sprinkles, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips
05 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Combine semisweet chocolate and coconut oil (if used) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
03 - If using, melt white chocolate separately following the same microwave method.
04 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way into the melted semisweet chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place the dipped rods onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle with assorted decorations such as sprinkles, nuts, or mini chocolate chips before the chocolate sets.
07 - Enhance appearance by drizzling melted white chocolate using a spoon or piping bag.
08 - Allow the rods to set at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
09 - Serve immediately or package in cellophane bags for gifting.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with zero fancy equipment or baking skills required.
  • The salty-sweet combo satisfies that craving where neither sweet nor salty alone would do.
  • People genuinely think you spent hours on these, but you didn't.
02 -
  • Decorate immediately after dipping—waiting even a minute means your sprinkles won't stick and you'll end up with bare chocolate rods.
  • Don't use chocolate that's too hot or it'll melt right off the pretzel, but don't let it cool too much or it'll be thick and clumpy to dip in.
03 -
  • Use quality chocolate that you'd actually eat on its own—your taste buds will notice the difference in the final bite.
  • If your chocolate seizes or gets grainy, a tiny bit of coconut oil stirred in smoothly brings it back to life.

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