Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful chocolate covered pretzels. This recipe features crispy pretzels coated in smooth white and dark chocolate, adorned with pastel sprinkles and mini candy eggs for a festive treat perfect for sharing or gifting during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz white chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for smooth melting)
Pretzels and Decorations
- 12-15 small pretzels (square or round)
- 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles
- 1/4 cup mini candy eggs or Easter-themed candies
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to ensure the dipped pretzels don’t stick and can set properly.
- Melt the chocolate: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the white and dark chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each. Incorporate the vegetable oil into each melted chocolate to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency perfect for dipping.
- Dip the pretzels: Using a fork, dip each pretzel into either the white or dark melted chocolate. Cover completely or partially according to preference, and allow any excess chocolate to drip off before moving to the next step.
- Decorate: Arrange the dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with pastel sprinkles or press mini candy eggs onto the chocolate to create festive Easter designs.
- Set the chocolate: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate harden and fully set.
- Serve & enjoy: Once set, transfer the chocolate-covered pretzels to a serving dish and enjoy your festive Easter treat!
Notes
- Use vegetable oil to achieve a smoother, shinier chocolate coating that is easier to dip with.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate in the microwave as it can burn easily; stirring in intervals helps prevent this.
- You can mix and match white and dark chocolate dipped pretzels for variety.
- Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep the chocolate set longer.
- Feel free to substitute pastel sprinkles with other seasonal decorations to customize the look.
