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Holidays Recipes Snacks Valentine's Day
Published: January 20, 2020 | Last Updated: January 20, 2020 | Author: Lois

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect treat to make for your family. Let me show you how you can make a whole bunch of these sweet treats in a short amount of time. 

Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Decorate them with your favorite colored sprinkles and melted chocolate.

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 

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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

One of my favorite snacks to enjoy is chocolate covered pretzels. I love the combination of sweet and salty, don’t you? 

There’s nothing more easier than making chocolate covered pretzels.  I love to make them for different holidays, events, birthdays, etc.  And the kids love them too.

These chocolate covered pretzels are perfect to pack up in cellophane bags to give as gifts for your child’s classroom or to pack alongside your husband’s lunch on Valentine’s Day as a special treat.   

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. 

Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Decorate them with your favorite colored sprinkles and melted chocolate.

HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

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  • Utz Pretzel Rods – you want to use a sturdy pretzel. I always recommend using Utz brand. 
  • Almond Bark- in both chocolate and vanilla for drizzling. 
  • Plastic Squeeze Bottle
  • Waxed  Paper – for this recipe you want to use waxed paper and not parchment baking sheets. 

Ingredients

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  • 36 Pretzel Rods
  • 12 ounce size package of Pink Candy Melts 
  • Chocolate and White Almond Bark
  • Assorted Valentine’s Day Sprinkles

Directions: 

Place the pink melting candies in a microwave safe bowl and melt according to the directions on the package. 

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.

Shake off any excess chocolate before transferring to a baking tray lined with waxed paper. Allow the chocolate to harden before drizzling with the melted chocolate. Then decorate with colorful

sprinkles or your favorite heart shaped sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to set and dry.

Let the pretzels harden completely before storing in airtight container.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Valentine's Day drying on waxed paper.

How to Drizzle Melted Chocolate on Top

Drizzling melted chocolate is one of the easiest and prettiest ways to decorate candy, cookies and even pretzels.  I’ve tried the plastic bag trick that seems to work for other people but it just makes a mess for me.  
 
I love this tool that I’ve used a few times. You can get one on Amazon.  It works great for drizzling and even writing out messages.  Make sure you check out my product list below in the Shop My Kitchen section for a complete list of the tools I like to use for this recipe.

If you don’t want to use plastic bags or this new drizzle tool, you can always try plastic squeeze bottles. 

Chocolate Drizzle Tool

How to Store Chocolate Covered Pretzels

  • After the pretzels have hardened, you can store them in a plastic storage container. 
  • Make sure you layer them between sheets of waxed paper.
  • Chocolate covered pretzels stored this way should last up to a week or 10 days. 

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels on white plate.

A few other Valentine’s Day Recipes: 

  • Heart Shaped Treats
  • Valentines Day Ice Cream Floats
  • Puff Pastry Hearts filled with Chocolate Pudding
  • Heart Shaped Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies
  • Heart Shaped Oreo Truffles

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 36 Pretzel Rods
  • Chocolate Almond Bark; 1/2 cup melted
  • Pink Melting Candies; 16 ounce size
  • Assorted Valentine's Day Sprinkles

Instructions

Place the pink melting candies in a microwave safe bowl and melt according to the directions on the package. 

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.

Shake off any excess chocolate before transferring to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the pretzels. 

Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles or your favorite toppings before the chocolate has a chance to set and dry.

Let the pretzels harden completely before storing in an airtight container. 

Notes

  1. You really need to use a sturdy pretzel that won't break as you dip them into the melted chocolate.
  2. I like to use a plastic squeeze bottle to drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the chocolate covered pretzels but a spoon works great too.

Recommended Products

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  • Chocolate Almond Bark AND Vanilla Almond Bark
    Chocolate Almond Bark AND Vanilla Almond Bark
  • Wilton Candy Melt-N-Decorate Bottle
    Wilton Candy Melt-N-Decorate Bottle
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Snacks

 

Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Decorate them with your favorite colored sprinkles and melted chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Decorate them with your favorite colored sprinkles and melted chocolate.
 

This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but I earn a commission when you shop through them. For more information, click here.
 
 

Utz Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, 27 oz BarrelMore InformationWilton Sweetheart 6-Cell Valentine Sprinkles MixMore InformationVanilla Almond Bark, 24 OZ segmented barMore InformationGreat Value Chocolate Almond Bark, 24 ozMore InformationThe Pampered Chef Chocolate DrizzlerMore InformationWilton 1911-424 Candy Melts, 12-Ounce, Bright PinkMore InformationMerkens Pink 1#lb BagMore Information

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 


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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    February 12, 2020 at 9:18 am

    Chocolate covered pretzels are so delicious. And I love how you can decorate them differently for any occasion. Thanks for sharing them with us t #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  2. Julie Briones says

    February 9, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    These are so pretty… Candied pretzels are one of my fave treats! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!

    Reply
  3. LISA says

    February 9, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Well I just happen to have some pretzel rods on hand! Thanks for sharing.
    Those pink with drizzle….yes, please!
    xo Lisa S

    Reply
    • Lois says

      February 15, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Thank you. Hope you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Cynthia says

    February 7, 2020 at 12:43 am

    Thanks for linking up at the Happiness is Homemade Link Party. I plan to feature your yummy dessert on Sunday. It’s super duper cute. Hope you come back again.

    Reply
  5. Chinazor says

    January 22, 2020 at 9:24 am

    I made Christmas tree cake decorations with pretzels and white chocolate for my cupcakes. I thought I have to ditch enjoying those beauties until next Christmas.

    Thanks for bringing these memories back. Now I am looking forward to Valentine…

    Reply
    • Lois says

      January 25, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  6. Mother of 3 says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    SO cute and festive… and EASY! I love an easy craft. Pinned.

    Reply
  7. Theresa says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    These look really yummy! I love sweet salty treats. Perfect for Valentine's Day. Found you via a hop. Theresa @DearCreatives

    Reply
  8. Kelly-Anne @ Beautiful Girlhood says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Oh my! These are simply gorgeous and how beautifully and thoughtfully you decorated each one! I love using pretty sprinkles, especially any that are pink…my favourite colour! Perhaps that is why I enjoy all the crafting and baking that this holiday brings! Thank you so much for this lovely inspiration! Blessings, Kelly-Anne

    Reply
  9. Sue AtTheLittleShack says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Yum! One of my favourite treats! I love sweet and salty. Going to have to give these a whirl. Thanks for linking them on #TreasureBoxTuesday.-Sue

    Reply
  10. MaryEllen Stringham says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:34 am

    These are so yummy and make fun gifts. Thanks for sharing. Pinning.

    Reply
  11. MaryEllen Stringham says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:33 am

    These are so yummy and make fun gifts. Thanks for sharing. Pinning.

    Reply
  12. Jenny says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:42 am

    Oh how fun! I'm going to make these with my children.

    Reply

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