Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Sea Salt (Print Version)

Pretzel rods coated in melted chocolate and finished with flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty bite.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 large pretzel rods

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or high-quality chocolate chips
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Toppings

04 - 2 tsp flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place the semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt gently over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Arrange dipped pretzels on the prepared sheet and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet.
05 - Melt white chocolate using the same method and drizzle over the chocolate-coated pretzels for decoration.
06 - Let pretzels set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
07 - Once set, store pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They require only three main ingredients and come together in less than an hour, making them perfect for last-minute gatherings or unexpected guests.
  • The sweet-and-salty balance is so satisfying that even picky eaters and chocolate snobs alike reach for seconds.
  • They look impressive and elegant, like something from a bakery, but youll know how easy they actually were to make.
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes up and becomes thick and grainy, it's usually because a drop of water got in—keep everything completely dry when melting.
  • Don't overload the pretzels with toppings or the chocolate won't set properly and everything will slide off when you pick them up.
  • Room temperature pretzels dip more cleanly than cold ones, which can cause the chocolate to harden too quickly and crack.
03 -
  • Use a tall, narrow container for melting chocolate if you have one—it makes dipping the long pretzel rods much easier and wastes less chocolate.
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted, and if it starts to thicken, just rewarm it gently for a few seconds to bring it back to dipping consistency.
  • For perfectly smooth chocolate, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to the melted chocolate—it thins it slightly and gives a glossy finish.

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