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    Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

    Published: Dec 2, 2016 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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     The last few years I have made chocolate dipped pretzel rods to give as gifts. Recently, when my girls saw me making a batch, they wanted to help. If you've ever had kids helping you in the kitchen, you realize it's not really that helpful. But kids benefit so much from these kinds of hands-on experiences, so we gave it a try. Here are our surprisingly successful results. These make great gift ideas as do our Biscotti Bites.

    These chocolate dipped pretzel rods make a great holiday gift and kids can help make them!

    Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

    Supplies you will need:

    • Milk Chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
    • Pretzel rods
    • Sprinkles
    • Mug for dipping
    • Spoon
    • Drying rack or wax paper
    • Tray for sprinkles
    ingredients for making chocolate covered pretzel rods

    sprinkles on plate

    We only made 5 pretzels since I didn't want a bunch of these things around the house. I have enough food temptations around, thank you.  I used about one third of the bag of candy melts and that was plenty.  I had some extra melted chocolate at the end and just made some chocolate candies.

    Since I wasn't making a bunch, I just melted the candy melts in the same mug we would use for dipping.  One less thing to clean!  I put them in the microwave for 1 minute at 40% power.  I would then stir the candy melts and microwave for another 30 seconds.  I repeated the stirring and microwaving until the chocolate was totally melted.  Take care not to overheat the chocolate.  Most times as you are stirring, it will melt to the correct consistency.

    When the chocolate is melted, you can start dipping.  This works best with a long, tall cup.  I just used my mug and a spoon.  My daughter ended up dipping a bit of the pretzel and then I helped scoop some chocolate on more of the pretzel with a spoon.  After that, I would shake off the excess chocolate into a bowl or back into the mug.  If you skip this step, when you go to put sprinkles on the pretzel, gobs of chocolate will fall off into your sprinkles.

    dipping pretzel in chocolate

    Some people like to cover almost the whole pretzel in chocolate, but I've gotta live with the these kids and I didn't want them on too much of a sugar high. Also, if you are giving these to young kids, you want them to have something to hold on to.

    I poured some festive sprinkles in a tray and my daughter dipped her pretzel rod in the sprinkles while the chocolate was still melted.

    dipping pretzel in sprinkles

    All of my kids had a different dipping method.

    child dipping pretzel in melted chocolate

    While my youngest was waiting her turn, she took a bite from the top of her pretzel. She is not known for her self control.

    child dipping pretzel in chocolate

    Can you spot her pretzel?

    chocolate dipped pretzel rods on cooling rack

    We put them to dry on our drying rack. As the chocolate dries it gets harder and keeps all those yummy sprinkles on. There are lots of variations you can try with these pretzels. You can use white chocolate with crushed candy canes for peppermint bark pretzels or roll in M and M's or chopped nuts. The options are endless. This is a fun snack for kids and a great gift for everyone on your list.

    chocolate dipped pretzel rods

     If you liked these chocolate dipped pretzel rods check out:

    Peppermint Bark Bell Cookies

    Candy Cane Bark

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    1. Mahy

      August 08, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Ah, these are too cute. I mean, they are exactly what I need to make this weekend (spoiler alert: I am having a party)!

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

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    • Valentine's Chocolate Covered Pretzels
    • Valentine Ideas for Kids - Glitter Hearts

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    • Winter Shaving Cream Paint
    • Pinecone Snowman Craft
    • Melted Snowman Craft

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