Chocolate Covered Pretzels Pastel (Printable)

Crunchy, chocolate-coated pretzels topped with pastel sprinkles for a festive touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 pretzel rods or 48 mini pretzels

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate, chopped or in chips
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Decoration

04 - 1/3 cup pastel-colored sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to catch drips and provide a clean setting surface.
02 - Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until completely smooth and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler over gentle heat.
03 - Holding each pretzel rod by the uncoated end, dip about two-thirds into the melted chocolate. For mini pretzels, submerge completely. Lift and gently shake to remove excess coating.
04 - Immediately scatter pastel sprinkles over the wet chocolate before it begins to set. Work quickly to ensure sprinkles adhere properly.
05 - Arrange coated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet without touching. Allow to set at room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
06 - Transfer fully set pretzels to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate hits every craving at once
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent hours on them
02 -
  • Chocolate can seize if even a drop of water gets into it, so make sure your bowl and utensils are completely dry
  • Work with only a few pretzels at a time once the sprinkles are out, or the chocolate will harden before you can decorate
03 -
  • If your chocolate thickens while you're working, gently reheat it for 10 seconds to bring it back to dipping consistency
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the sprinkles creates the most incredible sweet and salty finish

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