Chocolate dipped pretzel rods are so easy to make and are a perfect gift for any occasion. You can add colors and sprinkles for any holiday and wrap them individually for a tasty treat. A simple an inexpensive gift for any holiday.
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Tools needed to make chocolate dipped pretzel rods:
- A microwave or double boiler
- Parchment paper
- Self sealing pretzel bags
Ingredients:
- Pretzel rods
- White Chocolate melts
- Milk Chocolate melts
- Dark Chocolate melts
- Candy melts for adding color (optional)
- Sprinkles
How to make chocolate dipped pretzel rods
Melt the chocolate
First follow the package directions for melting the chocolate. This can be done in a double boiler or in a microwave. I prefer the microwave method. Fill a microwave safe coffee mug with white, milk or dark chocolate melts. Set the microwave to 50% power and microwave for 30 second. Remove the mug and stir for about 1 minute. If it is not melted enough, return the mug to the microwave for another 15 seconds on 50% power. Remove the mug and stir for another minute. It should be fully melted by now, but if it is still not melted return it to the microwave on 50% power for 5 seconds. Do not over heat.
How to dip the pretzel rods
Hold onto one end of the pretzel and dip it into the mug filled with chocolate. Use a spoon to lift the chocolate and drizzle it down the pretzel, this method allows you to reduce chocolate waste.
How to decorate the pretzel rods
Once the pretzel is coated in chocolate. Place it on a piece of parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles of your choice.
If you want to add a drizzle of another color use a fresh white chocolate dipped pretzel to drizzle on a dark chocolate dipped pretzel or vise versa.
Next, allow the chocolate to set. The time will vary depending on the temperature of your home. If you desire a fasted set, place the parchment paper on a cookie sheet and put the pretzels in the refrigerator.
Preparing the chocolate dipped pretzel rods for gifting
Once the chocolate is set, slip the pretzel chocolate covered end first into a self sealing pretzel bag. Remove the strip from the seal. Fold over the end of the bag and press to seal. You can gift as is or add a ribbon and gift tag if desired.
How to make Valentine’s Day Pretzel rods
Stock up on fun Valentine’s day sprinkles.
Dip the pretzels in chocolate and decorate with Valentine’s day sprinkles. Bag and gift along with a Valentine’s day card.
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