Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 pretzel rods or large pretzel twists
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (divided)
- 1/4 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- Optional: Edible gold stars or festive sugar pearls
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This ensures your pretzels won’t stick once the chocolate sets and makes cleanup much easier.
- Step 2: Melt the Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and half of the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each session, until the chocolate is completely smooth. Repeat this process in a separate bowl for the white chocolate.
- Step 3: Dip the Pretzels: Take a pretzel rod and dip it about halfway into the melted semi-sweet chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off back into the bowl. For pretzel twists, you can dip them halfway or submerge them completely using a fork.
- Step 4: Decorate with Toppings: While the chocolate is still wet, immediately sprinkle your holiday decorations over the pretzels. You can use red and green sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of the melted white chocolate for a contrast look.
- Step 5: Chill and Set: Place the decorated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet. Put the tray in the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and completely set.