Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Salt (Printable)
Crispy pretzels coated in rich melted chocolate, sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods or twists
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa) or milk chocolate, chopped
→ Toppings
03 - 2 tbsp flaky sea salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Gently melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth; alternatively, melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each.
03 - Submerge each pretzel rod or twist halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Place the coated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt lightly over the wet chocolate coating before it sets.
06 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes less time than deciding what to watch on TV, but tastes like you spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen.
- The contrast between bitter chocolate, crunchy salt, and that deep pretzel flavor is honestly addictive.
- You can make them look impressive with almost no effort, which makes them perfect for last minute gifts or parties.
02 -
- If even a drop of water gets into your chocolate, it will seize and turn grainy, so keep everything dry and be careful with steam from the double boiler.
- Don't skip the flaky sea salt, I tried it once with regular salt and it tasted flat, the texture and flavor of the flakes really make these special.
03 -
- Work quickly once the chocolate is melted, if it starts to thicken, just warm it gently again over the double boiler.
- Use a fork to help balance the pretzel while dipping, it gives you more control and keeps your fingers clean.