Chocolate pretzels are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover pretzels, and they make a great gift for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of chocolate pretzels that are sure to be a hit. Whether you prefer dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate, there is a recipe out there for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and get started on making your own chocolate pretzels today!
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE PRETZELS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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-DIPPED PRETZELS
Steps:
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with waxed paper or parchment paper .
- Place the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate. They will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 358 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 24 pretzels (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS
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
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
CHOCOLATE PRETZELS
Provided by Food Network
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- About 2 1/2 hours before serving or early in the day
- In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat all ingredients except almonds until mixture is well blended. With hands, knead until mixture forms a ball and is smooth. (chop toasted almonds: place on plate. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Working with half the cookie dough, with hands, on unfloured work surface, roll 1 tablespoon of dough at a time into a 10-inch long rope. Shape rope into a loop-shaped pretzel. Gently press pretzel cookies, top side down, into chopped almonds. Place cookies, almond-side up, about 1/2-inch apart in ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake pretzels cookies, 15 minutes or until cookies begin to brown on bottoms. With pancake turner, remove cookies to wire racks to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store cookies in tightly covered container.
CHOCOLATE PRETZELS
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
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
DARK CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZELS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Time 25m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave 30 more seconds. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip each pretzel halfway into the chocolate, then place on the wax paper. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
- Per serving (6 pieces): Calories 100; Fat 5 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Carbohydrate 13 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 2 g Photograph by Jonathan Kantor
SOFT HOMEMADE PRETZELS
Fun to make.
Provided by Pam English
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
- Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS
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
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 PRETZELS
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
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.
CHOCOLATE-COATED PRETZELS
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
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.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZELS
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
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.
SUPER SIMPLE CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS
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
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
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
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 PRETZEL TREATS
Quick and easy treat using three easy to find ingredients: Hershey's® Kisses, pretzels, and M&M's®.
Provided by LCDOYLE
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 22m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees F ( 80 degrees C).
- Arrange pretzels on a baking sheet. Place a candy kiss on the center of each pretzel.
- Warm pretzels in the preheated oven until candy kiss is shiny and slightly softened, 2 minutes.
- Place a candy-coated chocolate piece atop the candy kiss on each pretzel; press down. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED PRETZELS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the pretzels are dry before dipping them in chocolate.
- Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the chocolate slowly and evenly.
- Dip the pretzels in chocolate one at a time and then place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the pretzels for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Get creative with your toppings! You can use sprinkles, nuts, crushed candy, or even bacon.
Conclusion:
Chocolate pretzels are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty snack that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give chocolate pretzels a try!
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