The Easiest Chocolate Covered Holiday Pretzels You can Make

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ByKrista Posted: Updated:

If you enjoy quick and easy holiday treats, this recipe for chocolate-covered pretzels with candy is perfect. It’s simple to make with the whole family and also works great as a delicious Christmas gift!

Semi Homemade Chocolate Pretzels with Candy

Plus, I think the best part is that this dessert comes together quickly and is perfect if you’re short on time. So, all in all, these Christmas chocolate-covered pretzels are a great choice for a fast and tasty treat!

Ingredients

To make these easy chocolate pretzels, you’ll need just four ingredients. Take a look below to see what you’ll need to get started.

  • Chocolate Covered Candies: You can use any brand of chocolate covered candies for these holiday pretzels. I bought a bag of Christmas M&Ms, but you can easily use any other kind you wish as well.
  • Peanut Butter Cups: When we made these pretzels, we used Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but you can use any brand that you may have on hand.
  • Melting Wafers: You will also need some melting chocolate to cover the mini pretzels with. I used Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers in the 10 oz bag. You will not need the full bag, but you can use as much as you prefer. You’ll find that this chocolate will melt nicely and made it simple to cover the pretzels.
  • Mini Pretzels: The last and most important ingredient you’ll need is the mini pretzels. I used Utz mini pretzels because they are a family favorite, but any brand will work for this chocolate pretzels.

How to Make Holiday Chocolate Pretzels

1. Melt the Chocolate

I used a small microwave safe glass bowl to melt the chocolate, which I found was best for dipping the mini pretzels

2. Dip the Pretzels

Melt the chocolate, dip the mini pretzel on one side and place on a cooling rack lined underneath with parchment paper to catch drips.

3. Sprinkle on Toppings

Sprinkle on all the toppings that you want on them and let them set completely. I used chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and red and green chocolate candies.

Tip: You can also use coconut, crushed cookies, or any other type of nut or candy of your choice.

How to Store Chocolate Holiday Pretzels

Let the chocolate covered pretzels set completely and then transfer them to an airtight storage container. Keep away from heat or direct light for best results.

Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzel Recipe

Holiday Chocolate Covered Pretzel Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

These chocolate covered pretzels are an easy and family-friendly dessert that is perfect for the Christmas holidays!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. Melting Chocolate
  • Mini Pretzels
  • Red & Green M & M’s
  • Chopped Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave safe glass bowl as indicated on the package instructions, stirring frequently.
  2. Dip the mini pretzel into the chocolate until it is covered halfway with chocolate.
  3. Remove the pretzel and place onto a cooling rack.
  4. Decorate the chocolate covered pretzel with red candy and chopped peanut butter cups
  5. Let Dry

Notes

You will also need a cooling rack and a small microwaveable bowl for the chocolate wafers to make these pretzels.

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