Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Chocolate-dipped pretzel rods are such a fun treat to make for all occasions, in fact they’re among our favorite Christmas treats. They’re simple to make with only three simple ingredients, and can be dressed up with different chocolates and toppings for a Halloween party, birthday bash, baby shower, bridal showers, Christmas gifts, Valentine’s Day, you name it! Chocolate covered pretzel rods are fun to make with your kids and allow the whole family to get creative with you in the kitchen. They wrap up beautifully to give away as gifts, and look gorgeous on any buffet. And they taste pretty good too!

Ingredients in Dipped Pretzel Rods

Basically, there are only three simple and easy to find ingredients for this chocolate covered pretzel rods recipe. You can find them all at your regular grocery store:

Topping Options for Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

You can decorate these beautiful dipped pretzel rods with a simple drizzle of chocolate over each covered pretzel or get super creative with your favorite toppings.

Marshmallow bits Mini chocolate chips Chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts or any other chopped nuts Crushed candy canes Fancy drizzle with homemade caramel chopped chocolate bars Crushed Oreo cookies Mini M&Ms Holiday-themed Sprinkles

Decorate for Different Holidays

Chocolate Melting Process

There are multiple ways to melt down your chocolate wafers, depending on your preference.

Pour your chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave about 20-30 second intervals. Take time to stir in between each interval, until it’s melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate on the stovetop. Fill the bottom pot with water and bring to a low boil; then place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, and melt, stirring frequently. Melt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Dipping and Decorating Pretzel Rods

Dip about two-thirds of the pretzel rod into the melted chocolate. The best way is to hold one end of the pretzel rod and let the other end rest in the bowl. Use a spoon to pour chocolate onto all sides of the pretzel and let it drip down the pretzel back into the bowl. Another popular method is to pour the warm chocolate into a tall glass for dipping. Over the wet chocolate, sprinkle toppings over the rods and let them cool on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If the chocolate starts to get hard or is hardening too fast while you are dipping, place the chocolate back in the microwave to re-melt according to package directions. If the toppings are falling off the dipped pretzel, give the chocolate a minute or two to cool and this will help the toppings stick better.

How to Store Dipped Pretzel Rods

Give the pretzels time to cool and harden before serving. Store in plastic bags or an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay nice and fresh for up to two weeks. Wrap a few in cellophane bags to give out as holiday gifts,