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Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Easter

Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Easter: A Sweet Twist

Delightful Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Easter bring sweet and salty joy to any gathering with customizable decorations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pretzels
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzels
  • 1 bag Mini Pretzel Twists Feel free to swap in larger pretzels for a unique shape!
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 12 oz White Chocolate Melting Discs Candy melts work just as well if you're in a pinch.
  • 12 oz Dark Chocolate Melting Discs Milk chocolate can also be a delicious alternative.
For the Decorations
  • 1 cup White Nonpareil Sprinkles These add fun textures!
  • 1 cup Candy Eyes Choose various sizes for more fun!
  • 1 cup Pink Heart Sprinkles A cute touch for rabbit noses!
  • 1 cup Pastel Sprinkles Use as desired for maximum enjoyment!

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowls
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the white and dark chocolate melting discs in separate microwave-safe bowls on 50% power for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
  2. Dip mini pretzel twists into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are well-coated, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for about 5 minutes.
  3. Use remaining melted white chocolate to pipe faces and ears on the pretzels, attaching candy eyes and pink heart sprinkles for noses.
  4. Dip another batch of dipped pretzels in white chocolate and sprinkle white nonpareils over the wet chocolate to create a fluffy sheep appearance.
  5. Dip remaining pretzels into melted dark chocolate, sprinkle with colorful toppings, and allow to chill until chocolate has firmed.
  6. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over already coated pretzels for a decorative swirl effect.
  7. Chill all pretzels for at least 5 minutes to fully set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep your finished Chocolate Covered Pretzels in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor.

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