Chocolate Dipped Valentine Pretzels (Printable)
Crispy pretzel rods coated in smooth chocolate and topped with festive Valentine sprinkles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening
→ Decorations
04 - 1/2 cup Valentine-themed sprinkles
05 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, for drizzling
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
02 - Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
05 - Melt white chocolate chips in a separate bowl and drizzle over the pretzels for a decorative finish.
06 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until chocolate is firm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate hits every craving at once
- They come together in under 20 minutes but look like you spent forever on them
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- Even a tiny drop of water in your melting chocolate will cause it to seize and turn into a grainy mess
- Room temperature pretzels work better than cold ones—condensation can make the chocolate streak
03 -
- Chop chocolate into uniform pieces before melting for even heating and smoother results
- Work in small batches if your kitchen runs warm—the chocolate sets quicker than you think