Christmas Pretzels
These Christmas Pretzels are an easy and fun holiday treat! Whether dipped in chocolate, drizzled with caramel, or decorated with festive sprinkles, these salty-sweet snacks are perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a fun family activity!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 40 pretzels 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini pretzels (or pretzel rods)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or white candy melts)
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smooth melting)
Festive Toppings:
- Red & green sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini M&Ms
- Holiday-themed sugar pearls
- Drizzled caramel or extra chocolate
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with ½ teaspoon coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Repeat the process with the milk or dark chocolate.
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Dip the pretzels:
- Using tongs or a fork, dip each pretzel (or pretzel rod) into the melted chocolate.
- Let excess chocolate drip off before placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Decorate:
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with festive toppings like crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or mini M&Ms.
- For a drizzle effect, use a spoon to drizzle contrasting chocolate over the dipped pretzels.
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Let them set:
- Allow pretzels to harden at room temperature for 30 minutes or chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
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Serve & enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Peppermint Twist: Stir a few drops of peppermint extract into the white chocolate.
- Caramel Version: Drizzle pretzels with melted caramel before adding chocolate.
- Make-Ahead: These are great for holiday gift bags—just store them in festive tins!
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