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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

These Christmas chocolate covered pretzels combine 54 mini pretzels, 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons Christmas colored sprinkles in an easy no-bake Christmas treat. You melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts, dip each pretzel, set it for 10 minutes, then drizzle and decorate. Make these Christmas chocolate covered pretzels for cookie swaps, holiday gifts, or a last-minute Christmas candy gift.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 54 servings
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 34
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 54 mini pretzels ((about 2 ¼ cups or 3 oz.))
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas colored sprinkles

Equipment

  • Rimmed sheet pan
  • Parchment baking paper
  • Medium bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Piping bags

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet
    Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside. The parchment prevents the chocolate-covered pretzels from sticking and makes them easy to remove once the chocolate has hardened.
  2. Melt the Chocolate
    Place 1½ cups of semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is mostly melted and smooth.
    If the melted chocolate is still too thick for dipping, stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. This helps thin the chocolate, making it easier to coat the pretzels evenly.
  3. Dip the Pretzels
    Dip the 54 mini pretzels into the melted chocolate one at a time. Use a fork to submerge each pretzel and turn it until coated.
    Lift each pretzel out with the fork and gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. A thin, even coating helps the chocolate set more quickly and gives the pretzels a neater finish.
  4. Let the Chocolate Set
    Place the dipped pretzels on the prepared sheet pan, leaving a little space between them so they do not stick together. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to begin setting.
    If your kitchen is warm and the chocolate remains soft, refrigerate the tray for about 5 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with Chocolate
    Transfer the remaining melted chocolate to a piping bag or a small resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner and drizzle the chocolate over the pretzels in thin lines or a decorative pattern.
  6. Add the Christmas Sprinkles
    While the drizzled chocolate is still wet, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Christmas-colored sprinkles over the pretzels. Add the sprinkles promptly so they adhere to the chocolate before it hardens.
  7. Allow to Set Completely
    Let the pretzels sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm. Once set, transfer them to an airtight container and store until ready to serve.