Dipped pretzel rods are the Christmas treat kids beg to help with. Each rod is dunked in melted chocolate, rolled in red and green sprinkles or crushed candy canes, and laid on parchment to set. They look festive standing in a jar, they make great gifts, and the whole batch takes 20 minutes.
Why You’ll Love It
- Three ingredients.
- Kids love decorating them.
- Great gift in a cellophane bag.
What You Need
- 24 pretzel rods
- 12 oz semisweet or milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles or crushed candy canes
- 4 oz white chocolate melting wafers (optional, for drizzle)
How to Make Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Rods
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and pour the sprinkles onto a plate.
- Melt the chocolate wafers in a tall glass in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way, turning to coat, and tap off the extra.
- Roll or sprinkle with the toppings while the chocolate is wet, then lay on the parchment.
- Chill 15 minutes. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if you like and chill again.
Tips
- A tall narrow glass makes dipping easy and neat.
- Work with cold pretzels straight from the pantry; the chocolate sets faster.
- Tie three in a cellophane bag with a ribbon for teachers and neighbors.
Serving and Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chocolate chips?
Yes, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil so they melt smooth.
Why is my chocolate thick?
It got too hot or a drop of water got in. Melt slowly and keep everything dry.
How far ahead can I make them?
Up to 2 weeks; keep them cool and dry.
Christmas Chocolate Pretzel Rods
Pretzel rods dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes or drizzled with white chocolate. Three ingredients and a fun gift.
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Ingredients
- 24 pretzel rods
- 12 oz semisweet or milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles or crushed candy canes
- 4 oz white chocolate melting wafers optional, for drizzle
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and pour the sprinkles onto a plate.
- Melt the chocolate wafers in a tall glass in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds of the way, turning to coat, and tap off the extra.
- Roll or sprinkle with the toppings while the chocolate is wet, then lay on the parchment.
- Chill 15 minutes. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if you like and chill again.
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