Best 20 Chocolate Pretzels Recipes

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Chocolate pretzels, a delightful union of sweet and salty flavors, are a classic treat that elevates any occasion from casual gatherings to holiday feasts. This article will embark on a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets behind creating the perfect chocolate pretzels. We'll explore a range of recipes, from classic variations to innovative twists that fuse unexpected ingredients, ensuring you discover the recipe that aligns perfectly with your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS



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This is the easiest recipe I know for these! Enjoy!

Provided by KSTME

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (10 ounce) packages pretzels
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and cream in double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Dip pretzels one at a time quickly to coat while mixture is still very warm. Place pretzels on wax paper to set and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 803.9 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS



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Easy recipe, and fun to do with the kids! Top some of the pretzels with chopped peanuts for a treat!

Provided by Patty Vadinsky

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate
1 (15 ounce) package mini twist pretzels
¼ cup red and green candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly.
  • Dip pretzel halfway into the white chocolate, completely covering half of the pretzel. Roll in topping if desired, and lay on wax paper.
  • Continue the process until all of the white chocolate is finished. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes to harden. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 27.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZELS



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You're just minutes away from a snack to satisfy your craving: Pretzel rods dipped in smooth, semisweet chocolate are the perfect blend of salty and sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 18 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 ounces semisweet chocolate
18 pretzel rods (from a 10-ounce bag)

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Break semisweet chocolate into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is just melted, about 1 minute. Remove; stir until smooth.
  • One at a time, roll one end of pretzel rods into melted chocolate, and, using a spoon, coat each 3/4 of the way up.
  • Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE PRETZELS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bags chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
1 bag pretzels (logs work well for this, but you can try any of the medium to thick variety of twists)
Chopped nuts, for garnish, optional
Colored nonpareils, for garnish, optional
Sprinkles, for garnish, optional
Coconut, for garnish, optional
Crushed cookies, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat on stove top. Using tongs, or your fingers, quickly dip pretzels in chocolate allowing the excess to run off. Place dipped pretzels on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, colored sugars or other toppings. Allow to harden. You may need to refrigerate for a while to help this along. Once hardened, remove from sheets and store in a cool location, with waxed paper between layers.
  • Tip: Package pretzels in clear cellophane bags or in vase for festive gift giving!

CHOCOLATE PRETZELS



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These are unlike any chocolate pretzel I have ever had before! My aunt gave me the recipe and they are wonderful.

Provided by Mel

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 12m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 circular pretzels
24 milk chocolate candy kisses
1 (1.69 ounce) package mini candy-coated chocolates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pretzels on baking sheets. Unwrap candy kisses and place one in the center of each pretzel.
  • Place in preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until kisses melt. Remove from oven and place one candy-coated chocolate in the center of each pretzel. Chill in refrigerator until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 70.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SUPER SIMPLE CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS



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Make and share this Super Simple Chocolate Covered Pretzels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lricesk8rgirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 22 pretzels, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
22 miniature pretzel twists

Steps:

  • Put chocolate in small bowl.
  • Microwave for 35 seconds.
  • The chips will still look whole, DO NOT MICROWAVE ANY LONGER! IT WILL BURN, instead stir for 20 seconds and all lumps will be smooth.
  • Lay out a piece of foil.
  • Dip pretzels with fingers in chocolate scrape off excess and lay on foil.
  • Wait 30 minutes to cool (Better if not put in fridge or freezer, they melt when they come out).

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS



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Make and share this Chocolate Covered Pretzels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 24 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening (or 1/8 block paraffin wax)
24 pretzels (3 inch)

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and shortening or wax over a double boiler or in the microwave.
  • Stir until smooth and combined.
  • Remove from heat, leaving mixture over hot water if using a double boiler.
  • If using microwave you may need to reheat if mixture gets too thick for dipping.
  • Dip each pretzel in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  • Place on wax paper lined cookie sheets and chill until firm.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED PRETZELS



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These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed in her footsteps and make these for people at work and for other family members. -Aimee Worth, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 pretzels.

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 medium pretzel twists (about 5 ounces)
12 ounces milk chocolate candy coating disks, melted
Colored sprinkles
12 ounces white candy coating disks, melted

Steps:

  • Dip 10 pretzels in milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Decorate half of the pretzels with sprinkles. Chill for 10 minutes or until set., Dip the remaining 10 pretzels in white candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Decorate half of the pretzels with sprinkles. Chill for 10 minutes or until set., Drizzle the plain white-coated pretzels with milk chocolate. Drizzle the plain milk chocolate-coated pretzels with white candy coating. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE WITH PRETZELS



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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe that pairs gooey chocolate with salty, crunchy pretzels.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (16 ounces)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
2 1/2 cups roughly chopped miniature pretzels

Steps:

  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  • Place butter, chocolate chips, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until chocolate just melts and mixture is combined and warm but not hot, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups pretzels. Transfer mixture to pan and smooth top; press 1/2 cup pretzels on top. Refrigerate until set, 2 hours (or up to overnight, wrapped). Using parchment, lift fudge from pan and cut into 36 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

RICE KRISPIES TREATS WITH CHOCOLATE AND PRETZELS



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Marshmallow treats can skew saccharine, but this slightly more sophisticated version embraces the salty as much as it does the sugary. Sweet marshmallows and chocolate are balanced by plenty of salt: in the butter, on the pretzels and in the flaky sea salt finish. Butter-flavored pretzels ("butter snaps") have a delicate crunch and a creamy note that work well in this recipe, but any small, thin pretzels are also good. You'll want to use chopped chocolate here instead of chips: They melt faster, so you end up with smeared chocolate bits instead of distinctive chunks.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     easy, quick, snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 to 36 treats

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
6 tablespoons salted butter (3/4 stick)
1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows
3 cups Rice Krispies, or other crisp rice cereal
3 cups butter-flavored or regular mini-pretzels, broken into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides, then coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir with a sturdy silicone spatula until smooth and melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the cereal and pretzels, and stir until evenly coated. Immediately scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Using the spatula, press the mixture to evenly cover the bottom of the pan. Working quickly (you want the cereal mixture to still be quite warm so the chocolate will melt a bit and adhere to the the surface), sprinkle the chopped chocolate on top. Press the mixture with the chocolate into a flat, even layer in the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Cool to room temperature in the pan on a rack. Lift out of the pan using the foil and cut into squares. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 296, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 36 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE-COATED PRETZELS



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These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. -Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 5-6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 to 1-1/4 pounds white and/or milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) miniature pretzels
Nonpariels, colored jimmies and colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt half of candy coating at a time; stir until smooth. Dip pretzels in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until almost set. Garnish as desired; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES WITH PRETZELS



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This is a very good oatmeal cookie recipe that I added pretzels to because it originally called for almonds but I am not a big fan of nuts. I either use raisins or chocolate chips when I make it but both work great.

Provided by April J.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of broken up thin pretzel stick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Break up pretzels to your desired size.
  • Stirs in oats, chocolate chips, and pretzel pieces.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 178.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 18.9, Protein 3.2

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE PRETZELS



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"The treats are easy for any age to make but pretty enough to share with friends. You can add color sprinkles to customize them for any holiday or occasion," relates Marcia Porch of Winter Park, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
35 to 40 pretzels
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 3 teaspoons oil; stir until smooth. Dip pretzels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets to set., Melt peanut butter chips and remaining oil; transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; drizzle over pretzels. Allow to set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY, FESTIVE CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY PRETZELS



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This came from Family Fun magazine, it's SUPER easy, next to NO MESS. Great activity to do with kids. Excellent alternative to messing around with melting chocolate and dipping pretzels.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 3 plates, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 ounce) bags checkerboard or windowpane shaped pretzels
1 (17 5/8 ounce) bag holiday M&M's plain chocolate candy (red & green)
3 (13 ounce) bags Hershey's Hugs chocolates
3 (13 ounce) bags Hershey chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 170 degrees.
  • Open the bags of pretzels and remove all the unbroken pretzels.
  • Place them on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets in a single layer.
  • Unwrap Hugs, place one on each pretzel, repeat for an entire cookie sheet.
  • DO ONLY ONE TYPE OF CANDY PER SHEET, as the Hugs melt much quicker than the Kisses.
  • Repeat using the Hershey Kisses.
  • Place cookie sheet/s in the preheated oven, bake for 4 MINUTES FOR THE SHEET OF pretzels and HUGS, 5-6 minutes for the pretzels and Kisses.
  • Immediately upon removing from the oven, place one M-n-M on top of each pretzel/chocolate.
  • Place cookie sheet in freezer for 8-10 minutes, to allow chocolate to re-set.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED PRETZELS



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I've been experimenting with this one for a while and this is the final result...everyone loves them!

Provided by manushag

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 70 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb pretzel
1 lb dark chocolate (dipping style)
1 cup peanut butter
2 ounces butter, room temp
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix butter, peanut butter and confectioners sugar well. Should make a stiff paste. You can add more sugar if needed.
  • Press 1 tsp into bottom triangle of pretzel.
  • Dip into melted chocolate. I leave top of pretzel uncovered.
  • Place on waxed paper to dry.
  • Decorate with colored sprinkles, if desired, before chocolate hardens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 112.5, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.4

SOUR CREAM CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE ICING, PRETZELS AND POTATO CHIPS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 lemon, juiced
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
1/4 cup chopped pretzels
1/4 cup chopped potato chips
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
Flaked sea salt

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Reserve.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until they are light and fluffy. Turn the mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time. Slowly add the vanilla, sour cream and milk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed. With the mixer on medium speed, gradually mix in the flour.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper muffin cups. Divide the batter evenly among the lined cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of a cake, about 20 minutes. Check about halfway through the baking process to make sure everything is going along great and also rotate the tin.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and decorating.
  • For the icing: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon juice in a stand mixer on medium-high speed (or with a hand mixer) until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide the icing between two bowls. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler and set aside to slightly cool. Add the melted chocolate to one of the bowls of cream cheese icing and thoroughly mix to combine. Fill one pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the chocolate cream cheese icing, and another fitted with a star tip with the regular cream cheese icing.
  • To garnish: Fill a pastry bag with the chocolate-hazelnut spread. Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the chocolate hazelnut spread. Pipe some of the regular cream cheese frosting onto half of the top of the cupcake, and some of the chocolate frosting on the other half so it's two-toned, like a black-and-white cookie. Garnish with hazelnuts, pretzels, potato chips and flaked sea salt.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED PRETZELS



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Make and share this Chocolate Dipped Pretzels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowa Jenny

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) bag pretzels (mini, rods, or standard)
1 (14 ounce) bag milk chocolate melts (Wilton Candy Melts)
2 1/2 teaspoons shortening (optional)
1 cup red candy melts (Wilton Candy Melts) (optional)
1 cup green candy melts (Wilton Candy Melts) (optional)

Steps:

  • DOUBLE BOILER METHOD: Fill lower pan with water to below level of top pan. Bring water to simmer, then remove from heat. Put Candy Melts in top pan and set in position on lower pan. Stir constantly, without beating, until smooth and completely melted.
  • MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave-safe container, microwave 1 package of Candy Melts at half power or defrost setting for 1 minute. Stir throughly. Continue to microwave and stir at 30 second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
  • With a fork or dipping spoon, place pretzels into completely melted chocolate. Roll around gently but quickly with the dipper until well covered. Carefully remove and allow excess to drip off and then place on waxed paper to set.
  • Drizzle with coloring melts (red & green) for added decoration.
  • Leave pretzels to sit for 30 minutes until firm.

CHOCOLATE DROP PRETZELS



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Make and share this Chocolate Drop Pretzels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom to 3 in WI

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 10m

Yield 75 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 lb) bag of round mini pretzel
1 (14 ounce) bag Hershey's Hugs chocolates or 1 (14 ounce) bag Hershey chocolate kisses
1 (17 5/8 ounce) bag M&M's plain chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Directions
  • Preheat oven to 200°.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Place as many pretzels on the cookie sheet as will fit.
  • Top each with a Hershey's Kiss or Hug. The Hugs chocolates melt faster than Kisses.
  • Place in oven and remove when candy begins to soften just enough to press an M&M candy or decoration into softened candy.
  • Top each with a holiday M&M or decorative candy of choice.
  • Allow to cool completely and then place in freezer for 15 minutes to firm up chocolate.
  • Remove from freezer, place pretzel candies in airtight container and store in freezer until ready to use.
  • *Any small shaped pretzel can be used, such as square, waffle-shaped or round.
  • *Serve for any holiday or event by changing the color of the M&M candies to colors consistent with the celebration.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING AND PRETZELS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pretzels, lightly crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 egg
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Special Equipment: 4 (4-ounce) ramekins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a sheet tray, gently toss pretzels, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until sugar melts and crystallizes on the pretzels, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Form a well in the center and slowly whisk in milk over medium heat. This helps prevent the cornstarch from clumping. Bring mixture to a boil to thicken. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk a little of the milk mixture into the egg to temper. Add egg mixture to the pot of milk. Heat over low until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in chips until melted and combined well. Pour pudding into ramekins. Chill at least 1 hour. To serve, top with pretzels.

CHOCOLATE PRETZELS



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A sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar is the embellishment on these sweet versions of chocolate pretzels.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
3 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg yolk
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Stir cocoa and espresso powders into the boiling water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside. Meanwhile, put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy. Mix in vanilla and salt. Reduce speed to medium-low. Mix in egg, then cocoa mixture. Gradually add flour, and mix until a smooth dough forms. Turn out onto a piece of plastic; pat into a square. Wrap dough, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll into balls. Shape balls into 12-inch-long ropes. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Brush cookies with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until dry, about 35 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chocolate: Opt for semisweet, bittersweet, or dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 50% for the best flavor. Look for chocolate that is smooth and free of streaks or spots.
  • Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate helps to stabilize it, giving it a glossy finish and a smooth texture. To temper chocolate, follow these steps:
    1. Finely chop the chocolate.
    2. Place two-thirds of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir constantly until the chocolate reaches a temperature of 115°F (46°C).
    3. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the remaining one-third of the chocolate. Stir until all of the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Try using chopped nuts, dried fruit, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or even bacon bits.
  • Be patient: Dipping pretzels in chocolate can be a time-consuming process, but it's worth it for the delicious results. Be patient and take your time to ensure that each pretzel is evenly coated.
  • Enjoy your chocolate-covered pretzels: Once your chocolate-covered pretzels are set, enjoy them as a sweet and salty snack or package them up as gifts.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-covered pretzels are a classic treat that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and festive snack that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet and salty treat, give chocolate-covered pretzels a try. You won't be disappointed!

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