Easter Chocolate Covered Pretzels have the best salty and sweet combination. My family devours chocolate covered pretzels anytime I make them. This easy recipe is an annual tradition.
My family and I love celebrating with sweet treats for Easter. We all love the salty and sweet combination of these chocolate covered pretzels. It is one of our favorite Spring Desserts. Easily made with only three ingredients depending on how many colors you use.
These Easter Pretzel are easy to make, super tasty and beautiful. These are perfect for your next Easter menu or Spring party. These Easy Easter Desserts are so easy that you will have time to also make Easter Bunny Bait Recipe and Birds Nest Cookies.
If you love sweet and salty, try Strawberry Pretzel Dessert.
Where Can You Find Candy Melts?ย
I love using candy melts to make easy chocolate covered candy recipes. They come in a variety of colors and have a delicious chocolatey flavor.
Also, they now sell these at our local grocery store but you can also find them at your local craft stores as well.
If you don’t have either of these options, they are available on amazon as well. You can find a great selection of options.
Ingredients
- Miniature Pretzel Twists or Pretzel Rods
- Candy Melts or Chocolate Chips. We used yellow, pink and blue (4 ounces of each) but you can definitely use your favorite colors for this recipe.
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Use melting chocolate (dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate) or white candy melts for the coating. White Chocolate Covered Pretzels would be a great option.
- Top with your favorite sprinkles. There are some adorable ones on sale here.
- Drip any kind of pretzels. We used the mini twists for this recipe but rods or regular size ones will work great too. I also think the pretzel snaps will be adorable too. ‘
- You can also top with your favorite type of candy. Press an M&M’s, Oreos, Heath bars or Butterfingers will be delicious topping for these pretzels.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Easter
Step 1. First, place the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave safe bowl.ย Make sure to place each separate color in its own bowl.ย Microwave each bowl in 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted. Don’t forget to stir between each interval until smooth. Then dip into the candy melt or the chocolate.ย
Step 2. Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.ย Then drizzle with the other colors.ย ย Allow the pretzels to sit until dry. You can put them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Expert Tips
- Melting Chocolate – Ensure that the chocolate or candy melts are completely melted before dipping the pretzels. I melted mine in the microwave and it was quick and easy. But you can also use a double boiler to melt them as well.
- Smooth Chocolate – If the melted candy or chocolate is not smooth, add about ½ tsp of vegetable oil. You can also use coconut oil.
- Overheating – Make sure that you do not overheat the chocolate or candy melts. As this will make it difficult to spread so watch it closely while melting. This is why I used 30 second intervals and watched it closely.
- Immediately Use – Use the melted chocolate or candy melts immediately. It will harden back so be ready to dip the pretzels once it has been melted.
- Use a fork – When dipping the pretzels in the chocolate, I recommend using a fork. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl. The excess chocolate will run off through the prongs on the fork so it works better than a spoon.
- Cover Baking Sheet – I covered a cookie sheet with foil to allow the pretzels to dry. But you can also use wax paper or parchment paper as well.
- Adding other colors – After I dip the pretzel in the chocolate, I allowed it to set for approximately 15 minutes before drizzling with the other colors.
Storage
I stored these pretzels as room temperature in a sealed ziplock bag and they were perfectly fine. I think that they will last for up to 2 weeks but, honestly, they didn’t last that long in my house.
Can you Freeze Chocolate Covered Pretzels?
Yes, you can freeze chocolate covered pretzels. Place in a freezer container or ziplock freezer bag.
More chocolate covered Treats
More Easy Easter Desserts:
- Easter Dirt Cups Recipe
- Easter White Chocolate Bark Recipe
- Easter Basket Cupcakes
- How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake
- Adorable Peeps Cupcakes
- Easter chocolate bark
Make these yummy treats today for a fun surprise. Then come back and leave a star recipe rating and comment.
Easter Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
- 50 miniature pretzel twists
- 4 ounces Pink Candy Melts
- 4 ounces Blue Candy Melts
- 4 ounces Yellow Candy Melts
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Instructions
- Place 4 ounces pink candy melts, 4 ounces blue candy melts, and 4 ounces yellow candy melts into three separate microwave-safe bowls.
- Microwave each bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the candy melts are completely melted and smooth.
- Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil.
- Using a fork, dip each of the 50 miniature pretzel twists into one of the melted candy colors, turning to coat completely. Tap the fork gently against the side of the bowl to remove any excess coating.
- Place the coated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the remaining melted candy melts over the coated pretzels using the contrasting colors.
- Allow the pretzels to set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate them for 15 to 20 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Once the coating is firm, serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
