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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe

These chocolate covered pretzel rods are the perfect DIY food gift. Makes a super easy party appetizer too for showers, Valentine’s Day or Christmas!

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword pretzel rods, appetizer, easy recipe, dessert, recipe, holidays, thanksgiving, Christmas, chocolate
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 16 -20 rods
Calories 163kcal
Author Holli Butterfield

Ingredients

  • 4 1.5 oz milk chocolate bars
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 10 ounce bag of pretzel rods
  • Toppings:
  • Crushed peppermint
  • Shredded coconut
  • Chopped nuts
  • Specialty items: wax paper

Instructions

  • Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
  • In a small saucepan melt chocolate bars over a low heating.
  • Add milk slowly while whisking until incorporated fully.
  • Warm just until incorporated, be careful not to overheat.
  • Dip pretzel rods to the desired depth.
  • Roll in desired topping and place on cookie sheet.
  • Place in a cool area. Note: Do not place in the refrigerator, the chocolate starts to separate.
  • Serve or package when fully cooled. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g