Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Heart Sprinkles (Printable)
Crunchy pretzels lavishly coated in smooth chocolate, then finished with charming heart sprinkles. A simple, delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 30 mini pretzel twists or rods
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
→ Decorations
03 - 3 tablespoons heart-shaped sprinkles
→ Optional
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for smoother melted chocolate)
# How To Make:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate (and coconut oil, if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Immediately place the dipped pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the heart-shaped sprinkles over the chocolate-coated portion.
05 - Allow the pretzels to sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes until the chocolate firms completely. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
06 - Store the finished chocolate-dipped pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's incredibly quick to pull together, satisfying your sweet tooth almost instantly.
- These are perfect for last–minute gifts or when you need a little burst of joy.
02 -
- Never, ever overheat your chocolate in the microwave; it will seize and become an unusable, clumpy mess.
- Using parchment paper is a game changer for easy removal and cleanup, a lesson I learned the hard way scraping chocolate off a pan.
03 -
- For an ultra–smooth finish and better shelf life, try tempering your chocolate if you're feeling adventurous.
- Use a tall, narrow glass for melting your chocolate; it makes dipping the pretzels much easier and reduces waste.