This is the best and easiest Chocolate covered pretzels recipe you are going to find. If you love chocolate covered pretzels then you are going to love making them at home. The candy shop treats that are oh so sweet, are so easy to make at home.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe
Chocolate covered pretzels are a sweet and salty treat that everyone will love. The ability to change them up with the type of chocolate you prefer or change the colors using candy melts to match a theme make them perfect for any party or get together.
These chocolate covered pretzels are perfect for a sweet and salty treat, birthday parties, holiday get together and more!
With only a handful of ingredients, they are super easy to make and they are one of the best homemade sweet treats to make at home!
Making chocolate covered pretzels at home is much more budget friendly then buying them at the chocolate shop, and just as tasty!
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What type of pretzels can I use to make chocolate-covered pretzels?
There are lots of different types of pretzels that you can use to make chocolate covered pretzels. You do not want to use soft pretzels, they will not hold up to being dipped in chocolate or candy melts.
- Mini Twists (Hard Pretzels)
- Pretzel Rods
- Pretzel Snaps (Grid Shape)
- Pretzel Sticks (Short Ones)
Tips for Making Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Use a Fork for Dipping, Drop the pretzel into the chocolate, press down with a fork, then lift it out. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off.
Decorate Right Away If you’re adding sprinkles, crushed candy canes, mini M&Ms, or sea salt—sprinkle them before the chocolate sets.
Use Good-Quality Chocolate. Choose real chocolate (like Ghirardelli, Guittard, or Baker’s) for the best flavor. Chocolate chips can work, but they have stabilizers that make them harder to melt smoothly.
Add a Bit of Oil if Needed. If your chocolate or candy melts is too thick, stir in 1/2–1 tsp of neutral oil (like coconut or vegetable oil) to thin it for dipping.
What type of Chocolate Is best to Use for Chocolate Covered Pretzels?
There are many types of chocolate that you can use when you are making chocolate covered pretzels. The best chocolate to use if you are using chocolate (vs using candy melts) is going to be a personal preference to an extent. You can use Milk Chocolate chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips, White Chocolate chips, and Candy Melts (Colored Chocolate Coating).
- For best results without tempering: Use Ghirardelli Dark or White Melting Wafers. Ghirardelli melting wafers, Merckens, Wilton Candy Melts are brands to look for.
- For rich, high-end flavor: Go with dark couverture chocolate, tempered if possible. Callebaut, Valrhona, Guittard, Ghirardelli (couverture line) are brands to look for.
- For sweet, classic flavor: Use milk chocolate bars or melting wafers.Ghirardelli, Baker’s, Lindt, Scharffen Berger are brands to look for.
How to Melt Chocolate or Candy Melts
There are two ways to melt the chocolate or candy melts, depending on what you are using.
- Microwave method: Heat in 20-30 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Double boiler: Place chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water (do not touch it), stirring until melted.
How to Add Color to White Chocolate Chips
If you only have white chocolate chips and you want colorful pretzels or you don’t want to use candy melts you can use white chocolate chips and food coloring to color the white chocolate.
Only use oil-based food coloring for chocolate! Regular water-based food coloring (like the kind used for baking or frosting) will cause the chocolate to seize—it turns thick, clumpy, and unusable.
Melt the White Chocolate Chips. Use a double boiler or the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between. Stir until smooth—don’t overheat, or it can seize.
Add the Food Coloring. Add a tiny bit at a time and stir well. A toothpick or the tip of a skewer helps control how much you use. Mix until you get your desired color.
Topping options for Chocolate Covered Pretzels
If you want to have toppings on the chocolate covered pretzels there are many options that are perfect for adding extra flavors or getting fancy.
Candy Toppings.
- Mini M&Ms
- Crushed candy canes (great for holidays)
- Sprinkles (rainbow, chocolate, holiday-themed)
- Reese’s Pieces
- Toffee bits (like Heath bar crumbles)
- Mini marshmallows (for s’mores-style)
- Chopped peanut butter cups
- Colored sugar crystals
Chocolate Drizzle
- White chocolate drizzle over dark/milk chocolate (or vice versa)
- Colored chocolate drizzle (pastels, neon, holiday tones)
- Caramel drizzle
- Nutella drizzle
- Melted butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Nut Toppings
- Crushed peanuts
- Chopped almonds
- Crushed pecans or walnuts
- Pistachios (adds a pop of green!)
- Macadamia nuts (fancy twist)
Themed/Fun Options
- Edible glitter or gold dust
- Halloween eyeball candies
- Red & green M&Ms for Christmas
- Pastel sprinkles for Easter
- Tiny heart sprinkles for Valentine’s Day
- Crushed cereal (Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, etc.)
How to Store Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Store finished pretzels in an airtight container at room temp or in the fridge (if it’s warm in your kitchen). They’ll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Ingredients
- 2 cups of tiny pretzel twists
- 3-4 oz of colored candy melts or chocolate
- Optional: ½ teaspoon of coconut oil (if needed for thinning candy melts)
- Optional: sprinkles (for added detail)
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Place the candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stirring well between each interval, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel one at a time into the melted candy or melted chocolate, making sure to coat it thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess candy and return it to the bowl.
Place the dipped pretzel on the prepared lined baking sheet once you have dipped it in chocolate. Add any desired decorations, like sprinkles before the candy coating or chocolate hardens.
Allow the dipped pretzels to sit at room temperature until the chocolate or candy coating is fully set. To speed up the process, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes.
Once the candy coating or chocolate, depending on what you are using, is hard, the pretzels are ready to be enjoyed. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Pretzel Recipes
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
- 2 cups tiny pretzel twists
- 4 ounces colored candy melts or chocolate
- Optional: ½ teaspoon of coconut oil if needed for thinning candy melts
- Optional: sprinkles for added detail
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Place the candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stirring well between each interval, until the candy melts are fully melted and smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each pretzel one at a time into the melted candy or melted chocolate, making sure to coat it thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess candy and return it to the bowl.
- Place the dipped pretzel on the prepared lined baking sheet once you have dipped it in chocolate. Add any desired decorations, like sprinkles before the candy coating or chocolate hardens.
- Allow the dipped pretzels to sit at room temperature until the chocolate or candy coating is fully set. To speed up the process, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes.
- Once the candy coating or chocolate, depending on what you are using, is hard, the pretzels are ready to be enjoyed. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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