Chocolate Covered Pretzels Sprinkles (Print version)

Crunchy pretzels coated in smooth chocolate with colorful sprinkles for a festive snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 30 mini pretzel twists or rods

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

→ Decorations

04 - 3 tablespoons festive sprinkles (red, green, white, or assorted colors)

# How to make it:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
04 - Place dipped pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Immediately sprinkle festive decorations over the chocolate-coated portions before the chocolate sets.
06 - Let pretzels rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate firms, or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.
07 - Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely no-fuss—literally just melting, dipping, and sprinkling with zero baking skills required.
  • The salty-sweet contrast is addictive and feels way more indulgent than five minutes of actual work.
  • You can make them in the time it takes to brew coffee, which means holiday gifts or party snacks with zero stress.
02 -
  • Always dip and sprinkle in one motion—if the chocolate starts to set before you add sprinkles, they'll slide right off and look sad.
  • Don't refrigerate them longer than necessary unless you're storing them, or the chocolate can get a weird chalky texture from condensation.
03 -
  • Use a fork to help dip pretzels if you don't have tweezers—it gives you better control and keeps your fingers from getting too coated in chocolate.
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken as you work, microwave it for just 10 seconds instead of the full 30 to loosen it back up without burning it.

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