Chocolate Pretzel Trees (Printable)
Salty pretzel sticks dipped in creamy chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles for a sweet and savory holiday treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 18 salted pretzel rods
→ Coating
02 - 7 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for decoration)
→ Decorations
04 - 2 tbsp assorted sprinkles or colored sugar
05 - Mini candy stars or pearls (optional, for tree toppers)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
02 - Melt the semisweet or milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
03 - Dip two-thirds of each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to help coat evenly. Swirl gently to create textured branches. Tap off excess chocolate.
04 - Place dipped pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to prevent touching during setting.
05 - While chocolate remains wet, drizzle with melted white chocolate in zigzag patterns if desired, then sprinkle with assorted sprinkles and place a candy star or pearl on top of each tree.
06 - Allow trees to set at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
07 - Once fully set, carefully remove from parchment paper and serve immediately or package individually as gifts.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent hours on them
- The salty-sweet combination keeps everyone coming back for more
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- Even a drop of water can ruin melted chocolate, so keep your equipment completely dry
- Work in small batches so the chocolate stays workable and the sprinkles adhere properly
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- Room temperature pretzels prevent the chocolate from seizing from cold shock
- Hold the pretzel by the very bottom when dipping to keep fingerprints off the coated area