Description
Delicious chocolate covered pretzel rods perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 pretzel rods, long and sturdy
- 8 ounces (226 g) white candy melts
- 8 ounces (226 g) pink candy melts
- 8 ounces (226 g) red candy melts
- Various red and pink sprinkles, and M&Ms for decoration (optional)
- Coconut oil (quantity not specified; optional to help smooth melting and provide shine)
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt Your Chocolate
- Step 2: Monitor Melting Process
- Step 3: Dip & Shake Off Excess
- Step 4: Decorate Before Setting
- Step 5: Cool Completely
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store the pretzel rods in an airtight container away from heat and moisture for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
- Refrigeration: For longer freshness of up to 7 days, keep the rods in an airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve the chocolate coating and crunch.
- Freezing: Wrap each rod in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use long, sturdy pretzel rods to ensure they do not break easily during handling.
- High-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or bars are recommended for melting smoothly and providing rich flavor; avoid chocolate labeled as coating or candy melts for best results.
- Adding coconut oil helps achieve a smoother and shinier chocolate coating. Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute but may alter flavor slightly.
- If decorations do not stick well, apply them immediately after dipping before the chocolate hardens.
- When melting multiple colors, keep them in separate bowls and heat one at a time to avoid mixing.
- To fix uneven coating, dip pretzels slowly and twist as you pull out for better coverage.
- If chocolate clumps during melting, return to microwave in short 10-second bursts, stirring thoroughly between intervals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified