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Festive St. Patricks Day Pretzels Recipe

Festive St. Patricks Day Pretzels Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 11 1x

Description

Festive st. patrick’s day pretzels blend Irish charm with golden-brown, twisted dough. Green sprinkles and sweet glaze complete this playful celebration you’ll savor with friends and family.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (240 ml) green candy melts
  • St. Patricks Day-themed sprinkles (gold, green, white, shamrock shapes)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for pretzel decoration.
  2. Chocolate Melting: Carefully melt white chocolate and green candy melts in microwave-safe bowls, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy.
  3. Coating Technique: Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate, covering two-thirds of each rod with a smooth, even layer. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate, ensuring a clean finish.
  4. Decorative Design: Alternate between white and green chocolate coatings, creating a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day-inspired pattern. Immediately sprinkle themed decorative elements while chocolate remains liquid.
  5. Artistic Flourish: Drizzle contrasting chocolate colors in elegant, crisscrossing patterns to enhance visual appeal and add dimension to the pretzels.
  6. Setting Process: Allow pretzels to solidify at room temperature for 30 minutes, or accelerate setting by placing in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chocolate completely hardens.
  7. Presentation: Arrange finished pretzels on a festive platter or package in decorative treat bags with emerald green ribbons, creating a delightful holiday treat perfect for sharing or gifting.

Notes

  • Prep Surface Smartly: Line baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease clean-up, creating a smooth workspace for chocolate dipping.
  • Melt Chocolate Gently: Use microwave in short 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals to avoid burning and achieve silky-smooth chocolate consistency.
  • Control Chocolate Coating: Dip pretzels at a precise angle, covering two-thirds of the rod for elegant presentation and preventing messy drips.
  • Decorate Strategically: Sprinkle decorations immediately after coating while chocolate remains wet, ensuring embellishments adhere perfectly for festive St. Patrick’s Day flair.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 11
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg