Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Ghirardelli melting wafers
- 20 pretzel rods
- Food coloring optional
- Christmas sprinkles
- Assorted candy toppings (mini M&Ms, crushed toffee bits or candy canes, etc.)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate on half power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Use separate bowls for different flavors or colors.20 ounces Ghirardelli melting wafers
- Pour the melted chocolate into tall mason jars or glasses.
- One at a time, dip the pretzel rods into the melted chocolate, and allow the excess to drip back into the jar. If needed, use a spoon to help coat the pretzels. Reheat the chocolate occasionally if it begins to cool.20 pretzel rods
- Lay the chocolate covered pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Top with candy or sprinkles, then allow the chocolate to set before serving. If adding a chocolate drizzle, let the the dipped chocolate set first.
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and storage information.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 chocolate covered pretzel rod. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Serving Size
1 pretzel
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
137
mg
6
%
Potassium
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
