Description
Festive chocolate pretzel treats blend sweet and salty flavors in a simple holiday dessert. Chocolate-dipped pretzels with seasonal sprinkles create a delightful snack you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) melting chocolate
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup Christmas M&M’s
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for chocolate pretzel crafting.
- Chocolate Melting: Use a microwave-safe bowl to gently melt chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy.
- Coating Process: Thoroughly enrobe pretzels in the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage with delicate folding motions.
- Decorative Arrangement: Spread chocolate-covered pretzels in a single layer on the prepared parchment sheet, then immediately sprinkle Christmas M&M’s across the surface, allowing candies to sink into the soft chocolate.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate the baking sheet for approximately one hour, allowing the chocolate to completely set and develop a firm, lustrous finish.
- Serving: Gently break the chocolate pretzel creation into rustic, bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of crunchy pretzels, smooth chocolate, and colorful candy accents.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat chocolate in short 30-second intervals, stirring gently to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy consistency.
- Coating Technique: Ensure complete and even chocolate coverage by gently folding pretzels, guaranteeing each piece is thoroughly drenched for maximum flavor.
- Cooling Precision: Refrigerate treats for exactly one hour to allow perfect chocolate setting, creating a crisp texture and glossy finish.
- Storage Wisdom: Keep treats in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness and preserve festive freshness, extending enjoyment for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg