By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 10, 2025
Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Pretzels at home! Use this recipe to save money and time while preparing the perfect sweet-dipped treats. These pretzels are perfect for holidays, parties, or to have on hand for snacking.
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Chocolate Pretzels
Instead of buying one of my favorite sweet and salty snacks from the store, I like making these amazing chocolatey pretzels at home. The sweet taste of chocolate complements the slightly salty taste of pretzels, making them a perfect pair.
I like to change out the toppings of these chocolate-covered pretzels to match the holiday or birthday theme. I’ll use red and green for Christmas or crushed candy bars for a fun birthday party treat. Sometimes I’ll swap the chocolate for white chocolate and make white chocolate pretzels instead!
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- ▢ 3 cups mini pretzels 120 grams (about 75 mini pretzels)
- ▢ 8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate 227 grams, coarsely chopped, milk, white or dark chocolate will all work
Optional Toppings
- ▢ sprinkles
- ▢ toasted coconut
- ▢ mini chocolate caramels
- ▢ crushed M&M’s
- ▢ melted white chocolate
- ▢ graham cracker crumbs
Video
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave on high. Start with 1 minute in the microwave, then remove the bowl and stir the chocolate well. If the chocolate still isn’t melted, continue heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until chocolate is completely melted. 8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate
- Dip the pretzels, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the chocolate and lightly tap the fork on side of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate. You can also use a toothpick to remove any excess chocolate from the holes of the pretzels. 3 cups mini pretzels
- Place each dipped pretzel on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings. Repeat steps with remaining pretzels. sprinkles
- Once all pretzels are coated, place the baking sheet of pretzels into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so chocolate hardens and sets.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Add your favorite sprinkles to these pretzels to give them a special touch. If you don’t have sprinkles, you can use chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, or mini chocolate chips.
- You can also use a double boiler on the stovetop to melt the chocolate, but this will take longer.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels Step by Step
Prepare a baking sheet : Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Melt the chocolate: In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 ounces of chocolate in the microwave on high. Start with 1 minute in the microwave, then remove the bowl and stir the chocolate well. If the chocolate still isn’t melted, continue heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted.
Dip the pretzels: Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the chocolate and lightly tap the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate. You can also use a toothpick to remove any excess chocolate from the holes of the pretzels.
Top the pretzels: Place each dipped pretzel on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings. Repeat steps with remaining pretzels.
Chill and enjoy: Once all pretzels are coated, place the baking sheet of pretzels into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so the chocolate hardens and sets and then enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftover chocolate covered pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I do not recommend freezing these pretzels, as it could cause them to go stale.
Serving Suggestions
These pretzels are the perfect one-bite snack! Serve them at holidays, parties, or movie nights. They make a great addition to any dessert display alongside a batch of no-bake buckeye candies , classic loaded Rice Krispies , or for more chocolate munchies, I like to prepare chocolate popcorn or Oreo balls .
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Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzels 120 grams (about 75 mini pretzels)
- 8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate 227 grams, coarsely chopped, milk, white or dark chocolate will all work
Optional Toppings
- sprinkles
- toasted coconut
- mini chocolate caramels
- crushed M&M’s
- melted white chocolate
- graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave on high. Start with 1 minute in the microwave, then remove the bowl and stir the chocolate well. If the chocolate still isn’t melted, continue heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until chocolate is completely melted. 8 ounces semisweet Baker’s chocolate
- Dip the pretzels, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to dip each pretzel into the chocolate and lightly tap the fork on side of the bowl to shake off the excess chocolate. You can also use a toothpick to remove any excess chocolate from the holes of the pretzels. 3 cups mini pretzels
- Place each dipped pretzel on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings. Repeat steps with remaining pretzels. sprinkles
- Once all pretzels are coated, place the baking sheet of pretzels into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so chocolate hardens and sets.
Video
Notes
- Add your favorite sprinkles to these pretzels to give them a special touch. If you don’t have sprinkles, you can use chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, or mini chocolate chips.
- You can also use a double boiler on the stovetop to melt the chocolate, but this will take longer.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
