Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Salt (Print)

Crispy pretzels coated in smooth chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt for a balanced sweet, salty snack.

# What You Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 large pretzel rods

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz good quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 3.5 oz milk or white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Toppings

04 - 2 tbsp flaky sea salt

# How to Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to catch drips and provide a non-stick surface for the chocolate-dipped pretzels.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval to prevent scorching.
03 - Hold a pretzel rod over the chocolate bowl and spoon melted chocolate over two-thirds of its length, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Place each coated rod onto the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Immediately sprinkle each chocolate-coated pretzel with a pinch of flaky sea salt while the chocolate remains wet, ensuring proper adhesion.
05 - For decorative contrast, melt the milk or white chocolate and drizzle over the dipped pretzels using a fork or spoon.
06 - Allow pretzels to set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate firms completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination takes five minutes of actual work but looks like something from a fancy chocolate shop
  • That sweet salty crunch hits some primal satisfaction button that makes people reach for just one more
02 -
  • Any water getting into your melted chocolate will cause it to seize and turn grainy, so keep your equipment completely dry
  • The chocolate sets faster than you expect, so work in small batches of four or five pretzels at a time
03 -
  • Tap the dipped pretzel gently against the bowl rim to remove excess chocolate for a cleaner finish
  • Keep a damp paper towel nearby to wipe chocolate off your hands between pretzels

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