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
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for pretzel decoration.
- Chocolate Melting: Carefully melt white chocolate and green candy melts in microwave-safe bowls, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Artistic Flourish: Drizzle contrasting chocolate colors in elegant, crisscrossing patterns to enhance visual appeal and add dimension to the pretzels.
- 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.
- 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