Festive White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
You whole family will love these White Chocolate Covered Pretzels. They are the perfect affordable, make ahead and easy festive dessert. So simple that even the kids can make them by themselves. Post Includes Weight Watchers points.
Hey guys, today I am sharing an easy Christmas treat aka these fun and colourful Festive White Chocolate Covered Pretzels. This is all about fun, fun, fun.
Here is the thing about these White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels. They are easy peasy to make, so easy that anyone including my kiddoes can make them unsupervised. You only need 3 ingredients (pretzels, chocolate and sprinkles) and you are good to go.
Imagine the fun that can be had by mixing and matching up sprinkles or candy.
An awesome idea would be to host a festive pretzel making party. Set out everything beforehand on a pretzel bar and guests can dip and sprinkle away to their heart’s content.
Feel free to dish out prizes for the best patterns. Repeat for the various festive occasions are you are on to a good thing.
White Chocolate Covered Pretzels – Why You’ll Love Them!
The great thing about this sweet and salty Christmas Pretzels is that they are crunchy, colourful and make a great snack or treat for any occasion. And here are just some of the reasons you will absolutely looooove them:
- They are super affordable and fun to make.
- They are very quick and very easy! So easy that guests can make them, themselves.
- Immensely adaptable. There are virtually limitless ways you can adapt and vary the sprinkles and toppings to suit your tastes and mood. See some suggestions below.
- It is easy to double or triple the recipe for your festive crowd.
- Prep-ahead Ease. You can create these earlier on in the day and store till needed.
- Edible gift. These make a great edible Christmas gift. Remember to add a gift tag as colourful as these are.
How to Make White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Place chocolate (or candy melts) in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Put the uncovered bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then remove and stir the chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completed melted and smooth.
- Dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate, making sure to shake off excess chocolate before adding your toppings.
- After you have added the toppings, place your chocolate covered pretzels on a parchment-lined baking tray, with space between them so they don’t touch.
- Put the tray of pretzels in the refrigerator for approximately 10 minutes, until the chocolate completely hardens.
- Then transfer the white chocolate covered pretzels to an airtight container and keep inside the fridge.
White Chocolate Covered Pretzels Dipping Tips
- Make sure to shake off the excess white chocolate really well before coating. Otherwise, the chocolate will drip after you coat then and you will end up with messy pretzels.
- For best results, drip and shake off chocolate for about 20 seconds before adding the toppings. However, you don’t leave it too long, or the chocolate will start to harden and the sprinkles won’t stick.
- I tend to dip two pretzels at a time to make the process go faster.
And even more tips….
- Hold the pretzels over a plate or tray and to catch your chocolate drips and make cleaning up easier.
- You can choose to either cover the whole pretzel or leave them half-dipped (which how my kids like them).
- I actually prefer to sprinkle the chocolate onto my pretzels, turning the pretzels as I add chocolate on. This is because dipping the pretzel into the chocolate can result in a flat side
How to Melt Chocolate
There are many methods for melting chocolate, but when melting chocolate for this Chocolate Covered Pretzels recipe, I tend to prefer doing it in the microwave. Just follow these easy steps:
- First, break your chocolate bar into small squares (so it melts quicker) and place in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Then place in microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir the chocolate.
- Pop the bowl back in the microwave for another 30 seconds, take out and stir again.
- Repeat this process as necessary until you have smooth, silky melted chocolate.
As melted chocolate tends to thicken up quickly, you’ll want to get everything ready beforehand so you can start dipping immediately. And to keep the chocolate at just the right consistency, every 5 minutes or so place the bowl back in the microwave for 30 seconds to re-melt.
If you see your melted chocolate becoming thick and gloppy, mix in a little bit of coconut oil to return it to a thinner and smoother state. Make sure to add a small amount at a time, though. I recommend starting with no more than a tablespoon, and add more if needed to reach the desired consistency.
What Kind of Pretzel Should I Use to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels?
You can use either pretzel rods or knotted pretzel twists and pretzel rods to make this easy treat.
If using pretzel rods, I recommend melting the chocolate in a tall glass (such as a pint glass or even a mason jar) rather than a bowl. This will allow you to easily coat the pretzel rod in a single dip.
How Long Does It Take For Chocolate Covered Pretzels to Harden?
Whilst the melted chocolate tends to harden up fairly quickly, I like to stick my tray in the fridge to speed the process up even more. I have found that keeping them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes will do the trick.
Toppings for Making Chocolate Covered Pretzels
To make chocolate dipped pretzels for almost any occasion, simply use a variety of different colour sprinkles and candy toppings. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Make easy Halloween-themed pretzels using orange and black
- Use red, pink and white for Valentine’s Day.
- Red, white and blue to make patriotic pretzels.
- Pastel pink, blue, yellow, and green are lovely for Easter.
- For St. Patrick’s Day, use different shades of green.
- Red, white and blue to make patriotic pretzels.
Chef’s Tip: use a cupcake tray to keeps all your toppings separate and easily accessible.
How Do You Store White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels?
Keep your white chocolate dipped pretzels in an airtight container inside the fridge.
Chef’s Tip: to prevent the pretzels from scraping each other and causing the sprinkles to fall off, stack them in single layers on top of parchment paper.
When kept in the fridge, your White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels will stay fresh up to 2 weeks. Good luck trying to keep them that long though (we never can!).
Can You Freeze White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels?
No, I do not recommend freezing your pretzels covered in white chocolate. The freezer can alter the texture and taste, and no one wants stale or soggy pretzels!
Weight Watchers Points in Chocolate Covered Pretzels
There are 8 Freestyle points in a serving of Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
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Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) white baking chocolate
- 16 oz (450g) pretzels shape of your choice
- assorted sprinkles and candy toppings
Instructions
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Put uncovered bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then remove and stir the chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completed melted and smooth.
- Dip pretzels into the melted chocolate, shaking off excess chocolate before adding your toppings.
- Place finished pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Put tray in fridge for approximately 10 minutes, until chocolate completely hardens.
- Store pretzels in an airtight container inside the fridge.
Notes
- Make sure to shake off the excess chocolate really well before coating. Otherwise, the chocolate will drip after you coat then and you will end up with messy pretzels.
- For best results, drip and shake off chocolate for about 30 seconds before adding the toppings. However, you don’t leave it too long, or the chocolate will start to harden and sprinkles won’t stick.
- Hold the pretzels over a plate or tray and to catch your chocolate drips and make cleaning up easier.
- You can choose to either cover the whole pretzel or leave them half-dipped (which how my kids like them).
- I actually prefer to sprinkle the chocolate onto my pretzels, as dipping the pretzel into the chocolate can result in a flat side
- I tend to dip two pretzels at a time to work faster.
This is something we make every holiday season! the kids love to get in the kitchen and help out! They always turn out so good!
I love the sweet-salty combination! It’s hard to stop at one. My boys are going to love making them. Thanks for the recipe!
These are so fun and colorful. They also taste great. I’m always looking for new things to add to my treat bags at this time of year. Thanks!
These look so good, and the color scheme is just perfect as Christmas gift! I’m going to make a big batch and give everyone a little Christmas present. 🙂
I would probably need to make a big batch of these because otherwise they wouldn’t last long – they look too good!