Chocolate Covered Pretzels – the Perfect Christmas Treat

Chocolate Covered Pretzels make the perfect hostess gift or a special treat to hand out at the end of a celebration at your house this holiday season.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Do you need a last minute gift idea?   Chocolate Covered Pretzels are a delicious snack to enjoy but they also make perfect gifts during the holiday season! 

They’re a very easy snack to make and they just happen to be one of my favorites.   You can have a whole tray of these ready in just a few minutes.  Package them up in pretty bags and ribbon and you have another fun gift!

These chocolate covered pretzels make the perfect hostess gift or a special treat to hand out at the end of a celebration at your house this holiday season.  I made them last year to give to my nieces and nephews along with their gifts. 

One year I made quite a few to give out after I hosted a cookie exchange party.  Everyone left with a huge collection of cookies from the exchange and they also left with a bag of chocolate covered pretzels.  Yummy! 

Tips for Making Chocolate Covered Pretzels

• It’s really important that you use a sturdy pretzel, which is why I recommend Utz Pretzels.  
• I like to use chocolate and white chocolate almond bark, but you can substitute chocolate chip morsels or candy melts. 
• Over the years I’ve purchased a few squeeze bottles to put the melted chocolate in.  They help give the perfect drizzle effect!
• Make sure you let the pretzels harden completely on parchment paper.  Don’t try to use aluminum foil, the pretzels will stick.  
• Store in airtight containers before packaging up for friends and family. 

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Utz Pretzels – my favorite brand to use because they’re a sturdy pretzel and won’t break when dipping. 
• Almond Bark – chocolate for dipping and vanilla for drizzling. 
• Plastic Squeeze Bottles
• Parchment Paper

More Christmas Recipes to Give as Gifts

• Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
• Hugs Pretzel Snacks with Printable Gift Tags
• Homemade Granola with Cranberries and Nuts

Yield: 40 pretzels

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels make the perfect hostess gift or a special treat to hand out at the end of a celebration at your house this holiday season.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Assemble Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 40 Pretzel Rods
• 2 squares White Chocolate Almond Bark
• 24 ounces Chocolate Almond Bark - 1 package
• Assorted Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place the chocolate almond bark in a microwave safe bowl and melt according to the directions on the package. 
2. Once the chocolate has melted, dip the pretzel rods into the melted chocolate making sure you only dip about 1/2 to 3/4 or the pretzel rod.
3. Shake off any excess chocolate before transferring to a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Allow the pretzels to slightly cool and harden while you melt the white chocolate almond bark according to package directions.
5. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted white chocolate almond bark over the pretzel rods creating a fun design.
6. Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles or your favorite toppings before the chocolate has a chance to set and dry.
7. Let the pretzels harden completely before storing in an airtight container. 

Notes

You really need to use a sturdy pretzel that won't break as you dip them into the melted chocolate.

I like to use a plastic squeeze bottle to drizzle the white chocolate on top of the chocolate covered pretzels but a spoon works great too.

Recommended Products

• 
  Chocolate Almond Bark AND Vanilla Almond Bark,
• 
  Wilton Candy Melt-N-Decorate Bottle

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

40

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 126mg Carbohydrates: 13g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Protein: 4g

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