CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by kdet
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line several baking sheets with aluminum foil, shiny side up. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and shortening. Set over hot water on low heat. Stir or whisk frequently until melted and smooth. (Milk and white chocolates, even those of good quality, are often stubborn about melting. If yours won't melt smoothly, turn it into the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade (be careful not to get any water into the chocolate!). Process just until smooth.) Carefully turn melted chocolate into a small bowl. If necessary, cool, stirring often, until just slightly warm. Place one pretzel on top of the melted chocolate. With a three- or four-tined fork, gently push the pretzel just under the surface of the chocolate to cover it completely. Pick up the pretzel so that it lies flat on the fork tines. Using short up-and-down motions, gently "shake" off excess chocolate from the pretzel. Carefully place the dipped pretzel on a foil-lined baking sheet. Continue dipping, placing the dipped pretzels close together on the foil-lined sheet. Excess chocolate may form small "pools" where a pretzel touches the sheet, but these should be minimal in size. After dipping every 5 or 6 pretzels, sprinkle the ones you've just dipped with a small pinch of the grated or shaved chocolate or chocolate sprinkles. Keep the decorations dainty and spare, and sprinkle around the top of the dipped pretzels, not all in one place. When one sheet has been filled up, place it into the refrigerator just until the chocolate covering on the pretzels has hardened; this shouldn't take more than 10 to 20 minutes. Test by peeling several pretzels from the sheet, using a tissue or sheet of paper towel to protect the chocolate covering on the pretzels from your fingers. The chocolate covering should look dull and dry, not shiny and wet, and you should be able to peel the pretzels easily from the foil-lined sheet. When chocolate covering has set, remove pretzels from refrigerator. Gently peel from foil-lined baking sheet; store in airtight container. Note: As you're dipping, the chocolate may cool and thicken too much to enable you to dip the pretzels easily. If so, reheat gently over hot water on low heat (water should not touch the bottom of chocolate bowl), stirring often, just until slightly warm. It might also be helpful to transfer the melted chocolate mixture into progressively smaller bowls as you dip. Don't try to use up the last bit of melted chocolate; the dipped pretzels won't look as smooth (this is a good place to use the smaller pieces and crumbs for a "cook's treat"). Store the dipped pretzels airtight, at cool room temperature.
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Joe Edwards
jedwards@hotmail.comThese pretzels are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Dylan Johnson
dylan55@hotmail.co.ukI've never made chocolate-covered pretzels before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Asante Mary
a_m@gmail.comThese pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack. They're also really crunchy, which I love.
Jo Shef
s_jo@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of pretzels, but I love these chocolate-covered ones. The chocolate coating really makes them irresistible.
Noman Khan2234
k-noman7@yahoo.comThese pretzels are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just have them on hand for when I need a sweet treat.
Mikey Spindler
spindlermikey@aol.comI've made these pretzels several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. I've even started experimenting with different flavors of chocolate, like mint and orange.
adimoha Patrick
adimohapatrick32@gmail.comThese pretzels are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're also really easy to make, so they're great for last-minute gifts.
Alick Chirwa
chirwa-a@gmail.comI love how this recipe uses both white chocolate and dark chocolate. It creates a really beautiful and delicious treat.
Ruksher Rupa
rupa_ruksher@yahoo.comThese pretzels are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
stephen Najar-Marez
stephen96@yahoo.comI've never made chocolate-covered pretzels before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Sampada Tripathi
tripathi.sampada42@hotmail.comThese pretzels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really crunchy, which I love.
Ashik Hossin
ashik-h@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of pretzels, but I love these chocolate-covered ones. The chocolate coating really takes them to the next level.
MARYM Khaled
khaled.m41@aol.comThese pretzels are so easy to make, and they're always a hit at parties. I usually make a double batch because they disappear so quickly!
Boldgerel Ganbold
boldgerel_g@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the pretzels a rich and decadent flavor. I've also tried using milk chocolate, and it's still good, but I prefer the dark chocolate version.
HiNa_sAif
hina_saif32@hotmail.co.ukI've made these pretzels several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Faith Nyondo
f.nyondo@aol.comThese chocolate-covered pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack. They're also really addictive, so be warned! I can never eat just one.
Murtaza Ali
murtaza@hotmail.comMy kids love helping me make these pretzels. They especially enjoy dipping the pretzels in the melted chocolate. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and teach them a new skill.
Shahria Alam
a-shahria@yahoo.comThe first time I made these pretzels, I was a little worried that the chocolate would be too thick and hard. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was the perfect consistency - smooth and creamy, but still firm enough to hold its shape.
shajjta Shajjat
s.shajjat@gmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of chocolate you like, and you can add different toppings like nuts, sprinkles, or even bacon! I've also tried using different pretzels, like sourdough or whole wheat, and they all turn out gr
Siyabulela Mhlawuli
mhlawuli.s@hotmail.comThese chocolate-covered pretzels are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.