Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Chocolate Covered Pretzels 

Chocolate covered pretzels have become my favorite go-to treat for parties and special events.  These tasty little treats are pretty simple to make and are always a hit! This weekend I co-hosted a baby shower for my friend.  Last minute the party favors we ordered fell through so I was convinced to make some chocolate covered pretzels and package them up as a thank you treat for our guests.  

I like to decorate my pretzels using chocolate and sprinkles to compliment the holiday or theme of the event. I prefer to use Almond Bark in vanilla or chocolate flavors because it is easy to melt, tastes delicious, and sets smoothly. Wilton Candy Melts are also great because they too are easy to melt and the wafers are available in a variety of vibrant colors.  

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Supplies

Supplies:

• pretzel rods (be careful not to crack the pretzels in transit)
• almond bark melting chocolate or candy melts
• sprinkles (sugar or candy) 
• wax paper
• microwave safe glass mug or cylinder shape container
• spoon 

Step One & Step Two 

Step One: Begin by covering your work surface with a few sheets of wax paper.  In the meantime, fill your glass mug with melting chocolate and heat in the microwave on high for approximately 60 seconds, remove and stir.  The chocolate will begin to soften and as you stir it with a spoon it should become creamy.  You may need to pop it back into the microwave for 15 second increments until it is not only creamy but thin but be careful not to over heat! If overheated, the chocolate will become chunky and will not set properly.  

Step Two: Place pretzel rods vertical into the mug and use your spoon to gently work the chocolate up the pretzel.  Once the pretzel is covered with chocolate pull it out of the mug, shake off excess chocolate and place onto the wax paper.  As the pretzels are being covered with chocolate, line them up vertically on the wax paper and shake on the sprinkles or candy pieces before chocolate starts to set.  Make sure to leave the pretzels on the wax paper until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.  

Step Three 

Step Three: Once the chocolate is fully set, I usually melt a small amount of chocolate in a ramekin dish (following heating directions in step one) and I use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate in a sweeping motion across the pretzel rods.  Do not remove the pretzels from the wax paper until the chocolate is fully set (allow about 20 to 30 minutes).  

Step Four: Store the chocolate covered pretzels in an air tight container with a piece of wax paper between the layers of pretzels to prevent them from sticking together.  I usually serve the pretzels on long white porcelain serving plate or arrange the pretzels in a heart or cylinder shape glass vase lined with tissue paper.  

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Favors 

A finishing touch...

Since we were giving the chocolate covered pretzels as a shower favor, we purchased Wilton Pretzel Bags to package them.  We placed two pretzels in each bag and tied a pink tulle bow on top.  The pretzels were delicious and a tasteful way to say thank you to each of our guests:) 

Lauren