Description
Sweet holiday magic happens when Christmas Pretzel Rods blend festive chocolate drizzles and colorful sprinkles into delightful seasonal treats. Crisp pretzels become cheerful gifts that delight friends and family with simple, merry charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzels:
- 12 pretzel rods
Chocolate:
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) milk or dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) coconut oil
Decorations:
- Assorted holiday sprinkles (red, green, white, gold)
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace by laying out a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a smooth surface for chocolate-dipped pretzel crafting.
- Create a melting station by placing white and milk/dark chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls, gently warming in short bursts and stirring between intervals until completely smooth and glossy.
- Grasp each pretzel rod and immerse approximately two-thirds of its length into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to cascade back into the bowl for an even, elegant coating.
- While the chocolate remains fluid, embellish the rods with a festive flourish of holiday sprinkles or finely crushed candy canes, applying decorations with a delicate touch to create unique patterns.
- Carefully transfer the adorned pretzel rods onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet, positioning them with precision to prevent touching.
- Allow the chocolate-covered treats to solidify naturally at room temperature, or expedite the process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator for a quick 15-minute cooling period.
- Once fully set, arrange the pretzel rods on a decorative platter for immediate enjoyment or package individually in clear cellophane bags, securing with cheerful ribbons for a delightful homemade gift.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate seizing by ensuring no water droplets enter the melting bowls during the chocolate melting process.
- Add a pinch of salt to chocolate to enhance its richness and bring out deeper flavor profiles.
- Select high-quality chocolate chips for smoother melting and a more luxurious coating that adheres better to pretzel rods.
- Tilt the bowl slightly when dipping to create an even, smooth chocolate coverage without excess dripping.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like white, milk, or dark to create varied flavor combinations and visual appeals.
- Use gluten-free pretzels to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Store finished pretzel rods in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper to maintain crispness and prevent chocolate from becoming soft.
- Work quickly when decorating with sprinkles, as the chocolate sets fast and toppings won’t stick if it hardens completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg