Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Easy to make chocolate covered pretzel recipe

Chocolate covered pretzels can be a cheap homemade gift idea which can be made in different flavors and shapes.

For some the smooth, rounded pretzels sticks are a preferred choice which can be coated with different types of chocolate such as white, dark or milk chocolate.


You can use just about any variety of pretzel, which can be then either half-coated with chocolate or completely covered with it.

You can leave it as plain chocolate or dip it in any variety of topping.

Suggested toppings: colored sprinkles, toasted chopped nuts, mini M&M's, crushed candy, mini marshmallow, toasted shredded coconut and the list goes on just let your imagination run wild.

Try something that you don't come across every day, like chocolate covered pretzels. These are also great if you are limited for time as they take no time at all to make, and will not cost a lot to make.

If you are after cheap homemade gift ideas this is a good one; as the great taste sensation of salty and sweet will be a hit with children and adults alike.

Below you will find instructions on how to make chocolate pretzels and if you would like to see how it is done you can view a short video at the end of this page.

What you will need

Chocolate pieces (your choice of white, dark or milk)

Packet of preztels any shape

Assorted toppings such as colored sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed candy or any other topping that you like.

Baking trays lined with partchment paper.

Recipe - Chocolate Pretzels

	Step 1 Place your chocolate pieces in a heat proof bowl and place over a pot of simmering water.  Stir constantly until melted. Make sure that the bottom of the bowl does not sit in the water; it should also fit snuggly over the pot to avoid steam from escaping.
	Step 2. Avoid getting any water into the chocolate as it will thicken.  Always use a dry utensil when stiring the chocolate. When completely melted and lump free remove from the heat.  Allow to cool slightly.
	Step 3. Your chocolate should have slightly thicken by now and will hold onto your pretzel. Dip the pretzel into the melted chocolate and shake of the excess.
	Step 4. Then dip into your desired topping, or just leave plain. If your chocolate is becoming too thick place the bowl back onto the pot of simmering water and melt again.
	Step 5. Place on the prepared baking tray. Repeat  steps 3 -4 for the remaing pretzels. Then refrigerate for about 20 minutes until set.
	Step 6. If you like you can place them in cellophane bags and tie with colorful ribbon.