Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

These Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods dip crunchy pretzels in white and semisweet chocolate, then decorate them with sprinkles, drizzles, and fun designs for any occasion.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Chill: 15

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 83kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

Instructions

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate in two separate bowls in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted.
Transfer chocolate and white chocolate to 2 medium-tall, thin glasses.
To make the ghosts: Dip pretzel in white chocolate, submerging about ¾ of the pretzel rod. Let excess chocolate drip off, then transfer to parchment paper. Refrigerate or freeze until set (about 15 minutes), then use a piping bag to pipe dark chocolate into 2 eyes and a rounded mouth for a “surprised” look.
To make the Halloween sprinkle pretzels: Dip pretzel in semisweet chocolate, submerging about ¾ of the pretzel rod. Let excess chocolate drip off, then transfer to parchment paper. Cover with sprinkles, then refrigerate or freeze until set (about 15 minutes)
To make the spider web pretzels: Dip pretzel in semisweet chocolate, submerging about ¾ of the pretzel rod. Let excess chocolate drip off, then transfer to parchment paper.
Refrigerate or freeze until set (about 15 minutes). Using a piping bag with a small tip, pipe white chocolate to look like a spider web. Return to the freezer to set. To make the spiders, pipe semisweet chocolate in a large dot, then use a toothpick to make legs (see photos).
To make mummies: Transfer white chocolate to a piping bag. Drizzle the pretzel rod back and forth to look like mummy wrappings. Place two eyeball candies towards the top of the pretzel. Refrigerate or freeze until set.

Notes

Use your favorite brand of pretzel rods.
If you don't like semi-sweet chocolate you can use milk or dark as well.
Melting wafers also work great for this because you can get them in a variety of colors.
Make sure to stir your chocolate when melting so it does not seize.
Decorate however you want, see above for some options.
Easily double this recipe to make more for guests or to have on hand.
You can use a plastic ziptop bag in place of a piping bag.

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