Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Heart Sprinkles (Printable)
Crunchy pretzels dipped in smooth chocolate and topped with festive heart sprinkles—an easy sweet-and-salty celebration treat.
# What You Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 mini pretzel twists
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
→ Decoration
03 - 3 tablespoons heart-shaped sprinkles
# Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth (approximately 1-2 minutes total).
03 - Dip each pretzel halfway or fully into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Immediately sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles over the wet chocolate coating on each pretzel.
05 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate is completely firm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The contrasting textures of crunchy pretzels and smooth chocolate create an addictive bite that disappears from platters before anything else.
- You can prepare these in just 15 minutes with zero cooking, making them perfect for those last-minute gatherings when you need something impressive with minimal effort.
02 -
- Overheating chocolate can make it seize and become grainy, so those short microwave intervals truly matter even if they seem tedious.
- Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to your melting chocolate creates a thinner coating that sets with a beautiful shine.
03 -
- If your chocolate begins to thicken while dipping, place the bowl over another bowl of warm water to maintain the perfect consistency without reheating.
- For the cleanest presentation, use a fork to dip rather than fingers, letting excess chocolate drip through the tines before transferring to parchment.