Chocolate Pretzel Trees (Printable)

Salty pretzels coated in melted chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles for a sweet and salty 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

→ Decorations

04 - 2 tbsp assorted sprinkles or colored sugar
05 - Mini candy stars or pearls

# How To Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
02 - Melt the semisweet or milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
03 - Dip two-thirds of each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to ensure even coating. Gently swirl to distribute chocolate and tap against bowl edge to remove excess.
04 - Transfer coated pretzels to the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each piece to prevent touching during setting.
05 - While chocolate remains wet, drizzle melted white chocolate in zigzag patterns across the coated area. Immediately sprinkle with assorted decorations and top with candy stars or pearls.
06 - Allow trees to set at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate is completely firm and no longer tacky.
07 - Carefully peel pretzel trees from parchment paper. Serve immediately or package individually in cellophane bags for gift-giving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The salt and chocolate combo hits every craving button at once making them strangely addictive
  • Kids can genuinely help with decorating so it becomes a fun memory making activity
  • They store beautifully and look gorgeous packaged up for teachers neighbors or coworkers
02 -
  • Chocolate seized from even a drop of water will ruin your batch so keep all equipment absolutely dry
  • The pretzels must be completely dry before dipping or the chocolate will not adhere properly
  • Work in small batches because the chocolate starts setting faster than you expect once you begin
03 -
  • Holding the pretzel at an angle while dipping creates more natural looking tree branches
  • Set up your sprinkles in small bowls before starting so they are ready when the chocolate is wet

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