Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Food

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and shortening or wax over a double boiler or in the microwave.
• Stir until smooth and combined.
• Remove from heat, leaving mixture over hot water if using a double boiler.
• If using microwave you may need to reheat if mixture gets too thick for dipping.
• Dip each pretzel in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
• Place on wax paper lined cookie sheets and chill until firm.

DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.Place the chocolate in a heat proof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Pour the pretzels into the melted chocolate. Very gently toss the pretzels in the chocolate until they are completely coated. Using a fork, transfer the pretzels individually to the parchment lined baking sheet. Allow to cool at room temperature for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, or until firm. Store in an airtight container.

DARK CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave 30 more seconds. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip each pretzel halfway into the chocolate, then place on the wax paper. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
• Per serving (6 pieces): Calories 100; Fat 5 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Carbohydrate 13 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 2 g Photograph by Jonathan Kantor

CHOCOLATE PRETZELS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat on stove top. Using tongs, or your fingers, quickly dip pretzels in chocolate allowing the excess to run off. Place dipped pretzels on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, colored sugars or other toppings. Allow to harden. You may need to refrigerate for a while to help this along. Once hardened, remove from sheets and store in a cool location, with waxed paper between layers.
• Tip: Package pretzels in clear cellophane bags or in vase for festive gift giving!

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS WITH MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Spread out pretzels on 2 waxed paper covered cookie sheets.
• Sprinkle marshmallows over pretzels.
• In 2 cup measuring cup, microwave 1 cup dark choco wafers approximately 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds.
• Remove chocolate from microwave and quickly stir melted chocolate and drizzle over pretzels in trays.
• Reheat chocolate 10-12 seconds if it thickens from cooling down If you choose to add sprinkles, this is the time for it so they'll stick to the chocolate before it hardens.
• Cool at room temperature. Store at room temperature. Refrigeration not necessary at any point.
• The amounts above make 2 cookie sheets' worth.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and cream in double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Dip pretzels one at a time quickly to coat while mixture is still very warm. Place pretzels on wax paper to set and cool.