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    Home » Snack Recipes

    Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

    Modified: May 10, 2025 · Published: Dec 2, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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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 this is one of those kids recipes that are great for kids to help with.

    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 and our Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe.

    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:

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    Candy Cane Bark

    FAQs For Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

    What’s the best kind of chocolate to use?

    Melting wafers or chocolate chips work well. If using chocolate chips, adding a little coconut oil can help them melt more smoothly.

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make them a day or two ahead and store them in an airtight container once the chocolate is fully set.

    How do I keep the toppings from falling off?

    Add toppings right after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet. Gently press them into the chocolate so they stick better.

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    1. Mahy says

      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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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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