Here's the ultimate guide to making yummy Chocolate Covered Pretzels .. and they're super easy and fun to make too!
These yummy chocolate covered pretzel rods are super easy to make and share with your loved ones for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. They also make beautiful and delicious treats for gifting, party favors, or snacking anytime!
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make chocolate covered pretzel rods with candy melts, you're going to love this easy, no-bake recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up a sweet-and-salty treat that's perfect for any occasion.
When it comes to dipping pretzels, it can be super easy to do. But to make them more presentable, there are a few tips.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels - Methods, Tips and Tricks
Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Here's what you'll need to make these festive dipped pretzels:
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Pretzel rods
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Candy melts (in various colors, like red, white, and pink)
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Sprinkles (Valentine-themed or any of your choice)
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Parchment or wax paper
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Microwave-safe bowls
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Spoon or fork for drizzling (optional)
For this chocolate covered pretzel rods recipe, I used the candy melts
and the regular dark chocolate from Wilton. I found them easy to find and work with. For sprinkles, I love the various colorful Wilton sprinkles as well, especially the Wilton Micro Hearts Sprinkle Mix!
Step-by-Step Guide: Making Pretzel Rods with Candy Melts
Follow these simple steps to create the perfect chocolate covered pretzel rods:
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Prep your workstation: Lay out a sheet of parchment or wax paper on a large baking tray.
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Melt the candy melts: In microwave-safe bowls, melt each color of candy melts according to the package instructions, stirring until smooth.
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Dip the pretzel rods: Hold each pretzel rod and dip about ⅔ of the way into the melted candy. Gently tap to remove the excess.
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Decorate: Immediately add sprinkles or drizzle with another color of melted candy using a fork or spoon.
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Cool: Lay the pretzel rods on the parchment paper and let them cool at room temperature until the candy coating hardens completely.
Tips for Perfectly Dipped Pretzel Rods
To make your pretzel rods look (and taste!) their best:
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Work quickly when decorating, as candy melts can harden fast.
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Use tall cups or narrow containers to make dipping easier and more uniform.
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If the candy melts seem too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin them out.
Creative Decoration Ideas for Pretzel Rods
Want to take your treats to the next level? Try these fun ideas:
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Use contrasting colors for drizzle (e.g., pink drizzle on white-dipped rods).
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Try crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for texture.
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Customize for holidays using themed sprinkles or colors.
Recommendations for Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Melting the Chocolate and Candy Melts
Be sure to melt your chocolate according to the package directions. Two things to remember: do not overcook the chocolate or add water to it. Also, the key to coating the pretzel without the candy dripping everywhere is in the temperature of the candy: not too hot nor too cold. I usually cook mine for one minute in the microwave at 50% POWER, then stir. I found that doing this about 3 times, I get the right consistency I need before I can dip my pretzels into it.
For this chocolate covered pretzels recipe, you can use either one of these two methods to cover them with candy melts:
1. The Dip And Sprinkle Method
For this method, you only coat 4 to 5 pretzels at a time with the melted chocolate, then add sprinkles immediately. The reasoning for this is that the candy melts don't stay warm for long and they won't stick to the pretzels evenly. To add sprinkles, I put my sprinkle container into a larger bowl and spoon the sprinkles over the pretzel while twisting it around. This will help cool off the candy and so that it doesn't drip so much into the sprinkles. Some of the extra sprinkles will fall into the bowl, and you can use those sprinkles on the pretzels as well. Place the decorated pretzels on a wax or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
2. The Drizzle Method
Place chocolate-covered pretzels on the wax paper lined cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes when the chocolate has already hardened. Melt the candy melts the same as you did with for the coating. Put melted candy into squeeze bottles or zip top bags with the tips cut off and drizzle the pretzels.
Choosing Your Chocolate
Using a baking chocolate for your chocolate covered pretzels can be beneficial because it tends to have the right amount of oil to sugar mixture to melt evenly. If you only have regular chocolate, it can work, but be sure to keep stirring and keep the chocolate warm enough so when you drizzle and turn, the chocolate stays evenly.
If you choose colored chocolate (and are not using food coloring in white chocolate), then ensure you keep the consistency by stirring and keeping the chocolate warm, as it tends to separate.
Choose your sprinkles, and while the chocolate is still hot you can sprinkle from the top down, rotate, and then go over again to get any missed spots. You can also put a plate of the finer sprinkles down and roll the pretzel in, but do so gently to keep the consistency even.
Pretzel sticks make a great gift or even a bake sale item if needed! Choose gluten free pretzels, or find some that are peanut free and you can match the chocolate to give to those with food allergies! You can definitely customize these chocolate dipped pretzels to be an "allergy friendly treat"! For packaging ideas or if you plan to give it as a gift, you can wrap the chocolate covered pretzel rods individually in clear cellophane bags like I did here, or put two or three pretzels in little baggies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?
Yes! White chocolate works well, but you may need to temper it or add a bit of shortening for smooth dipping.
How long do chocolate covered pretzel rods last?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they last up to 2 weeks.
What are the best toppings for pretzel rods?
Sprinkles, mini M&M's, crushed peppermint, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or edible glitter are all great options!
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to make chocolate covered pretzel rods with candy melts, you can have fun making these festive treats year-round. They're simple, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're gifting them or serving at a party, these pretzel rods are sure to impress!
What do you think about these yummy chocolate covered pretzel rods?
More yummy desserts to try!
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
No Bake Mocha Icebox Cake
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza
Easy Peppermint Brownie Bites
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Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) bag large pretzel rods
- 1 (16 oz) package candy melts
- assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, melt candy or other chocolate coating according to package directions.
- Line two baking sheets with wax or parchment paper.
- Working one pretzel at a time, dip your pretzel into your melted candy or other candy coating.
- Tap pretzel gently on the side of the mixing bowl to shake off excess candy coating.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles of choice.
- Place on wax paper to allow to dry, about 30 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining pretzels.
- Store pretzels in a covered container.
This post originally published on Hip Mama's Place on February 2, 2017. Updated on January 09, 2023.
Lisa says
These are my favorite treats to make, and I love making them with the kids. The sweetness and salt just blend so well together.
Mike Tesson says
White and dark chocolate have always been my favorites! I also love how those little cello bags fit perfectly over pretzel rods, making them an easy and fun treat.
Ankita Sharma says
This is an amazing idea. I eat this but I have never cooked this. It's a mouth-watering dessert. Chocolate is my comfort dessert and I love to eat all desserts that are made with chocolate.
Everything Enchanting says
Yum! These pretzels look so delicious and pretty 😍. These are just perfect for the V-day!
Ntensibe Edgar says
Nnniiiiccceeee...I haven't had a pretzel before...leave one covered in chocolate. Thank you for sharing their recipe. I love chocolate.
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT says
These are really cute and look delicious. Something fun to create for valentine's day too.
Christy Garrett says
I made these one year for Easter and they were a hit. I need to make some for a few of the upcoming holidays because I already have the melts for it in the pantry.
Catalina says
Oh my goodness! These are so festive and delicious! Must make them with my kids!
Samantha says
So tasty! Going to have to give these a try! My kiddos would love doing this!
Melsisa Cushing says
Thses are so pretty and honestly such a good sweet and savory snack that I love. I am pinning this one to make and can have the kids help me dip and doctorate them!
Renee says
I absolutely love chocolate covered pretzels! I love the Valentine's hint to them. So pretty.
laura says
This is a very good idea for pretzels. I would have to make some. thanks for sharing this with us.
Beautiful Touches says
These chocolate covered pretzels look SO cute, and I bet they would be super fun to make with my grand children!
Richelle Milar says
What a really adorable and amazing recipe! It looks absolutely delicious and tasty!
Tara Pittman says
These pretzels are so pretty. I need to make them.
Amber Myers says
These look amazing! I have always loved chocolate covered pretzels.
Aditi says
Just looking at them I am drooling, gonna try it super soon.
Alena Michelle says
These always look too good to eat...but I end up eating them anyway because who doesn't love chocolate covered pretzels!
Kuntala Bhattacharya says
So colourful, love the variations. Looks to be tasty and delicious. Liked your creativity in the recipe.
Heather Behrends says
These are so fun and festive! Perfect for Valentine's Day - and my kids will love them!
Marysa says
What a cute idea! I love how creative you can get with these. My kids love making chocoate-dipped goodies.
Ashley t says
These pretzels are too cute and perfect for valentines day.
Danielle says
One of my favorite chocolate treats.
Sonia Seivwright says
This definitely something I can do for valentine's day.
Monica Simpson says
These are one of my fave treats to make! It's so easy to make them festive for any holiday.
Samantha Laycock says
I love chocolate covered pretzels. These ones are so pretty too.
Sarah Mahmoud says
I love this!
Desiree says
These are so adorable! I love how they turned out!
vidya says
love the bright colors on these chocolate covered pretzels.. so perfect for the season
Danielle says
Chocolate covered pretzels are one of my favorite treats!
Kimmy says
I absolutely love chocolate covered pretzels
Yani says
Oh my God!!! It is looking so yummy. Thanks for the recipe
Sarah Mahmoud says
Oh my that looks sooo good
Cristina Ioana says
What a yummy idea! They look fantastic and seem easy to make. I appreciate the tips on how to make them. I will surely try it.
Forever My Little Moon says
I love chocolate covered pretzels! The Valentine's Day theme is so cute!
Elaine says
Hi, can you tell me where to purchase the small wrappers that you placed the pretzels in with a ribbon? I’m making your pretzels today and I’d like to wrap them.
Thanks so much,
Elaine
jojo vito says
These are lovely pretzels , anyone will surely adore it. Both kids and adults will love these 🙂
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Naomi says
I made these for a post-Valentines Day dessert party with the ladies. They were super easy thanks to your fantastic directions. They were the hit of the party- thanks so much!
bernice says
I've been looking for a fun (healthy-ish) treat to make my kids for Valentine's Day and this is perfect. Thank you!
Oma N. says
I love sweet and salty snacks! These look super cute and easy to make too!
Lauren Ashley | ImLaurenAc says
I love chocolate pretzel rods and spend a nice piece of change ordering them from a specialty store. Never bothered to learn how to make them. Welp. Now I know, I'm going to whip up a batch.
David Elliott says
These do look so fun and delicious. I am sure my daughter would enjoy making them. I know that I would love the way they turned out. Just hope there is some fun candy I can find to sprinkle on top.
Aditi says
Wow, these look so pretty and perfect for the occasion. The best part is you can make these with your kids, I love this idea!
GiGi Eats says
THESE LOOK DROOL WORTHY! I bet they were eaten in about negative 10 seconds!!
Amber Nelson says
These are so cute and they look super easy to make too. I bet my kids would have a blast making these too!
Ana De- Jesus says
Even though Valentines is nearly over I am pretty sure that I will be salivating over your Valentines pretzels all year round. And congratulations on how many shares your post has had so far, 17.5 K! That is incredible well done x
Kiwi says
This looks super easy and fun to make. Very festive for Valentines day yay!
Jessica says
Those look so yummy thanks for sharing definitely going to give then a shot my husband would love them
Nikki Arnold] says
These look like so much fun to make. I love pretty looking treats and salty plus sweet is one of my favorite combos.
Jennifer says
These look so fabulous. I am willing to bet the kids will love these on Valentine's Day as a treat. YUMMY! We always make special treats together on Valentine's Day so this will have to be added to the list.
Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking says
We like to spend Valentine's Day in, and we celebrate it with a nice dinner with our kids. These pretzels are so cute and festive! They'll be the perfect addition to our Valentine's Day!
Stephanie Lee says
These are adorable! They're so perfect for a Valentine's Day treat!
roch says
These pretzels really look presentable especially with the colorful drizzles. I love dark chocolate so if we'd make one like these, I'll definitely coat the pretzels with the warm dark choco for maximum satisfaction. Valentine's Day will be sweet when we receive tasty food.
Tabitha Shakespeare says
These are so adorable! They're perfect for Valentine's Day and your photos are gorgeous!
Valerie Jane says
I'm not a chocolate fan at all, but these look really cute! And fun to make with kids... 🙂
Marisa says
This is one of our favorites to make. My daughter doesn't it every year. Thanks for sharing.
Myrah Duque says
We LOVE pretzels in any form! We are having a Valentine's party so these will work out just perfect. Thanks for the idea!
Bites for Foodies says
Those are so beautiful! Seriously they look way too pretty to eat! Salty and sweet has become my new favourite flavour combination, especially in desserts and snacks. Too much sweetness makes me nauseous!
Angie Rose says
Oh my goodness, these are absolutely adorable. I love the combination of salty and sweet, and I just might make these for a Valentine's celebration I am attending. Thanks for the inspiration.
Reesa Lewandowski says
These are so pretty!!! Such great gifts for Valentines Day for friends and the kids teachers!
Melissa says
What a yummy and sweet treat! It will make a perfect DIY Valentine's Day gift and I am sure my kids will love helping me to create it! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Ashley LaMar says
So cute!!! I do something very similar for St. Patrick's Day because I love the salty pretzel with the sweet snack to go with the green beer. So fun!
Jeanine says
How fun and delicious! I would love to make these for the kids for valentines day. My husband won't be home so it will be a fun way to celebrate with my kids!
Lydia Monson says
Mmm, this looks delicious! I make these with green frosting and sprinkles for Christmas
Tereza says
How awesome do these look! I love how you wrapped them as well, gives them a proper expensive look! X
Amber Nelson says
Those look like so much fun! I would love to make these with my kids!
Brandi with Big Fit Fam says
I don't know what it is with chocolate covered pretzels but I am OBSESSED! I love everything about them, and I love how festive and pretty your turned out!
Tara says
I am loving your Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzels. They are cute and a great sweet-salty snack.
Angela says
Those turned out so pretty, and I love how simple they are to make. A perfect Valentine treat!
Theresa says
This looks so delicious, and not too hard to do! This would be a nice homemade gift idea.
Olivia Douglass says
These are so cute and perfect for Valentine's Day! I will have to make some for work!
Aimee Smith says
These are one of my favorite treats! I love the salty sweet combo!
Belle says
Oh my! That looks so good. I love all the pinks and reds. I have to try this at home; I bet the kids will love this.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Kassandra says
Chocolate covered pretzels are always a favorite. I love all of the pink accents.
Claudia Krusch says
Oh my these Chocolate covered pretzels look so good I wish I could try some right now. I am sure these will be a big hit. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am always looking for fun recipes like this to make. They will be perfect for Valentines day. I will have to do a trial run this weekend.
gingermommyrants says
These Chocolate covered pretzels look so delicious and easy to make. My kids are going to love helping me make these this weekend.
Jonna says
Those look amazing! I think I want to make some and share them with my girlfriends (they are the ones that would really appreciate them). Thanks for sharing!
Kathy says
I love chocolate covered pretzels. I love that these look so great for Valentine's Day. I should make these with my girls this year. I know they would have fun making them.
Terri Stefes says
Such a great taste combination. Your pretzel rods are pretty and well coated. Yum.
CoCo says
Chocolate covered pretzels are so great for every holiday because they are so easy to make and decorate!
Liz Mays says
Ooh this might be a fun thing we could do at the last minute. They make neat little gifts wrapped up in the plastic!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Pretzel rods are my favorite! I love how festive you made these..the sprinkles were the perfect touch!
TColeman says
These pretzels are so adorable. We have made something like this in the past and probably will this year too.
karen says
I am drooling looking at these pretzels! Its one of my favorite treats - and the white chocolate and the pink sprinkles are totally making me want to make these tomorrow! Yum!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is a very cute idea! I love pretzel sticks and my kids enjoy them too! This is such a must make!
Diana Rambles says
White or dark chocolate, these have always been a favorite of mine. I love that they sell little cello bags that fit over pretzel rods.
Joely Smith says
Great, now I have to wipe all this drool off my keyboard! LOL Seriously though - Chocolate covered pretzels are one of my all time favorite snacks! Sweet AND salty, can't beat it! I have made them many times, but mine never look as pretty as yours 🙂 These are gorgeous!
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
I would definitely love to make these Valentine Pretzels! LOL! The funny thing is I might eat them all before I even start packaging them. They look so yummy! Thanks for the idea!
Marcie says
Chocolate covered pretzels are my weakness! Yours looks so much cuter than mine ever turn out! How festive!
Angela Tolsma says
I love your pictures, these look so yummy and enticing! I have never dipped petzels before. Seems like a fun and messy event!
Jessi says
These look super good! I think something like this would be cute done up for my daughter's birthday party. She wants unicorns so I can make them look like unicorn horns!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I have to make up a batch of these for the kids' Valentine's Day treats! These are so much better than store bought candy.
Jeni Hawkins says
These are stinkin adorable! I love the different colors of red and pink you used, and the wrapping is amazing! Simple but elegant!
Jeanette says
This looks so delicious and easy to make! It might be a fun gift to give my husband for Valentine's Day.