Chocolate Dipped Valentine Pretzels (Printable version)
Crunchy pretzels dipped in chocolate and festively decorated with Valentine sprinkles.
# List of ingredients:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional for smoothness)
→ Decorations
04 - 1.75 oz Valentine-themed sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to catch drips and provide a clean surface for setting the dipped pretzels.
02 - Place chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and fully melted.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod halfway into the melted chocolate, gently twirling to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off back into the bowl.
04 - Immediately sprinkle Valentine sprinkles over the chocolate-coated portion, rotating the pretzel to cover all sides evenly while the chocolate is still tacky.
05 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet. Allow chocolate to set completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for faster setting.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salty sweet combination hits every craving at once, and the crunch is absolutely addictive
- These come together in literally 20 minutes, including chocolate melting time
- They look impressive enough for gift giving but are foolproof enough for beginner cooks
02 -
- Never get even a single drop of water in your melting chocolate or it will seize into an unusable grainy mess
- The chocolate sets incredibly fast once the pretzels are dipped, so work quickly and have everything ready before you start
03 -
- Hold the dipped pretzel over the sprinkles bowl for a few seconds to let excess chocolate drip off before rolling
- Double skewer method: insert a skewer into the cut end of each pretzel for mess free dipping