Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Salt (Print Version)

Crispy pretzels coated in rich chocolate, topped with sprinkles of flaky sea salt for a delightful treat.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 large pretzel rods or twists

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tbsp flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod or twist halfway into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over chocolate-coated areas while still wet.
06 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate hardens.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than deciding what to watch on TV, but tastes like you planned it for days.
  • The contrast between crispy salt and smooth chocolate never gets old, no matter how many you eat.
  • You can make them look fancy with almost zero skill, which is a rare gift in the kitchen.
  • They work as a last-minute gift, a party snack, or just something to hide in your desk drawer.
02 -
  • If even a drop of water gets into your chocolate, it will seize up and turn into a thick, grainy clump that's impossible to dip with.
  • Don't refrigerate them for too long or condensation will form when you take them out, making the chocolate look dull and weepy.
  • Use a deep bowl for melting so you can dip the pretzels at an angle without scraping the bottom and getting burnt bits in your chocolate.
03 -
  • Use a fork to gently push the pretzel off onto the parchment so you don't leave fingerprints in the chocolate.
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken as it cools, just reheat it gently for a few seconds to bring it back to dipping consistency.
  • Buy pretzels in bulk and keep good chocolate on hand, this recipe is your secret weapon when guests show up unannounced.

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