Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Sea Salt (Print View)
Crispy pretzel rods coated in smooth chocolate, sprinkled with sea salt and colorful sprinkles for a sweet-salty treat.
# What You Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 20 large pretzel rods
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chips
03 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)
→ Toppings
04 - 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
05 - 4 tablespoons assorted sprinkles
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Combine chocolate and coconut oil, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth; alternatively, melt using a double boiler.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and assorted sprinkles immediately onto the wet chocolate.
05 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared sheet and allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.
06 - Enjoy immediately or package for gifting; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like you spent hours in a fancy chocolate shop, but you'll have them ready in under twenty minutes.
- The sweet-and-salty balance feels indulgent without being heavy, making them impossible to eat just one of.
- They're the kind of homemade gift that makes people feel genuinely special, especially when you package them nicely.
02 -
- Add the oil even if you think your chocolate is fine—it makes the difference between a snap and a crack when you bite down.
- Decorate immediately while the chocolate is still wet, or your toppings will slide right off and end up on the baking sheet instead of the pretzel.
03 -
- Room temperature chocolate that's already slightly thickened creates a thinner, more elegant coat than chocolate straight off the heat—let it cool for a minute or two before dipping.
- If you dip a pretzel and realize the coating is too thick, just tap the bottom gently against the edge of the bowl to let excess chocolate fall back in.