Chocolate Covered Pretzels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create the delightful treats that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Let’s get ready to whip up some chocolatey goodness with the easy recipe for Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
For those looking to make substitutions, feel free to use dark chocolate or even white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate. If you’re avoiding shortening, paraffin wax is a common alternative, but I would recommend sticking with shortening for that velvety texture. When it comes to pretzels, any variety will do, but classic shapes work wonderfully for dipping. Always ensure that your ingredients are fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Chocolate & Confections
Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening (or 1/8 block paraffin wax)
- 24 pretzels (3 inch)
Instructions
- Melt 6 ounces of milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of shortening over a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- If you’re using a double boiler, remove the mixture from heat while keeping it over hot water to maintain a warm temperature. If using the microwave, you may need to reheat the mixture if it thickens too much for dipping.
- Dip each of the 24 pretzels into the chocolate mixture, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off.
- Carefully place the dipped pretzels onto cookie sheets lined with wax paper.
- Chill the pretzels in the refrigerator until firm, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
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