Description
Sweet holiday cheer meets salty crunch in these festive Christmas Pretzels, blending classic pretzel twists with merry seasonal charm. Chocolate-dipped, sprinkle-adorned treats promise delightful moments of celebration you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or white candy melts)
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smooth melting)
Pretzels:
- 2 cups mini pretzels (or pretzel rods)
Decorative Toppings:
- Red & green sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini M&Ms
- Holiday-themed sugar pearls
- Drizzled caramel or extra chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate coating by gently melting white chocolate chips with a touch of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Repeat the melting process with milk or dark chocolate, ensuring a similar silky texture for complete coverage.
- Select pretzels and carefully immerse each one into the melted chocolate using tongs or a fork, allowing excess chocolate to gracefully drip back into the bowl.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated pretzels onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with smooth, deliberate movements.
- While the chocolate remains fluid, embellish the pretzels with festive toppings like crushed candy canes, vibrant sprinkles, or miniature M&Ms, creating a whimsical holiday design.
- For an elegant finishing touch, use a spoon to artfully drizzle contrasting chocolate over the decorated pretzels, creating delicate chocolate patterns.
- Allow the pretzels to solidify naturally at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Once completely set, carefully transfer the pretzels to an airtight container, where they will maintain their crisp texture and festive appearance for up to one week.
Notes
- Make chocolate melting foolproof by using low microwave power and stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Choose high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother melting consistency.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by ensuring no water touches the melting chocolate and using room temperature utensils.
- Create kid-friendly versions by letting children help with sprinkling decorations and choosing colorful toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg