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If you love the combination of sweet and salty, then chocolate covered pretzels will hit the spot. Pretzels that are dipped in chocolate can be easily made at home and enjoyed anytime. This guide on how to make chocolate covered pretzels will provide the step-by-step process so you can make this treat in your own kitchen.
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels
In this video, a "Cooking with Emily" YouTube episode, shows you how to make chocolate covered pretzels. Emily uses pretzel rods, pretzel twists, chocolate almond bark, vanilla almond bark and sprinkles as her ingredients. She shows you how to dip a pretzel rod into the chocolate and then decorate with sprinkles. Emily also suggests drizzles chocolate and vanilla almond bark over pretzel twists for a great snack.
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Introduction
Chocolate covered pretzels can be a simple snack for any time of the day. You can use any type of chocolate, such as semi-sweet or white, to dip the pretzels in. Sprinkles and chopped nuts can be added for a unique taste and flare. If you want to make chocolate covered pretzels, all you need are a few ingredients and a short amount of time. -
Step 1: Equipment You Will Need
- Wax paper
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Fork or tongs
- Refrigerator
Step 2: Ingredients
- 2 dozen pretzel rods or twists
- 1 package (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Assorted sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Step 3: Preparations
- Cover cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Make room in refrigerator for cookie sheet.
Step 4: Directions
- Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening into the large microwave-safe bowl.
- After mixing the two ingredients together, microwave both until the chocolate has melted completely. Stir after each minute.
- Cover the pretzels in chocolate using the following techniques:
Pretzel Rods - hold the rod at one end and dip the other end in the bowl of melted chocolate, leaving at least 1-2 inches uncovered. Pretzel Twists - submerge the whole pretzel in the melted chocolate. Using tongs or a fork, pull the pretzel out and shake off excess chocolate.
- Place chocolate covered pretzels on prepared cookie sheet.
- Decorate with sprinkles or chopped nuts.
- Place cookie sheet in refrigerator to allow the chocolate to cool and harden.
