Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Printable)

Salty pretzel rods coated in smooth chocolate and decorated with sprinkles for parties or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 20 large pretzel rods

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional for drizzling)

→ Decorations

04 - ½ cup assorted sprinkles, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips
05 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional for smoother chocolate)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Combine semisweet chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
03 - If desired, melt white chocolate separately using the same method.
04 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted semisweet chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place dipped pretzel rods on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle with chosen decorations before the chocolate sets.
07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over pretzel rods using a spoon or piping bag for added visual appeal.
08 - Let pretzel rods stand at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate is firm.
09 - Serve immediately or package in cellophane bags for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty-sweet contrast is genuinely addictive and feels fancy enough to gift but easy enough to make on a whim.
  • Once you taste homemade versions, store-bought ones feel like cardboard by comparison.
  • You can customize them endlessly with your favorite toppings, making each batch feel personal.
02 -
  • Don't skip the coconut oil—it's the difference between stiff, dull chocolate and something that coats smoothly and sets with a satisfying snap.
  • Speed matters with decorations; chocolate sets faster than you think, so have everything ready before you start dipping.
03 -
  • If your melted chocolate seems too thick, add coconut oil one teaspoon at a time rather than starting with a full tablespoon—it's easier to add than subtract.
  • Double-dipping in chocolate for a thicker coat works if you're patient and let the first layer set before the second, but sometimes thinner is actually better because the pretzel crunch shines through.

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