Dipped Pretzels Food

FESTIVE DIPPED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Make sure the baking sheet is small enough to fit into your freezer. Optional - Place the sheet into your freezer before starting and this can help the chocolate harden quicker.
• In a microwave safe tall cup (coffee mugs work well), add candy chips and oil. Microwave for 30 seconds on high. Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for another 20 seconds. This helps make sure it's nicely melted and will heat up the cup to help keep the chocolate chips viscous.
• Take a pretzel rod and dip it into the melted candy, leaving about 2" to 3" of the pretzel rod uncovered (see video below). Let the excess drip off and twirl it around in a circle or back and worth in the cup. This helps remove some of the coating. Place on the prepared baking sheet. If you do not remove enough excess melted chocolate, you will get pooling around the pretzel rod. See the pretzel rod on the right in the next image.
• If using sprinkles, I like to do the same type in small batches. Continue step 3 until you have about 5-6 pretzel rods. Add sprinkles over top of the pretzel rods before it starts to harden. Continue dipping and decorating pretzels until you have the desired amount of decorated pretzels. Place in the freezer for 2 - 3 minutes to harden.
• If leaving plain, do step 3 until all the pretzels are dipped and place in the freezer for 2-3 minutes to harden.
• When the candy dip is low, it will be difficult to continue to dip the pretzel rods. I suggest using a chopstick to drizzle the remaining dip over some pretzel rods or regular pretzels (old tyme pretzels shown).
• Place pretzel rods in gift bags or a holiday container if giving as gifts. Or store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 3 weeks or the freezer for up to a year. Of course, they'll be gobbled up way before that.

DIPPED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Line a countertop with wax paper.
• Sort the pretzel rods and set aside only the whole, unbroken ones.
• In two separate bowls, melt the candy melts as per package instructions.
• Transfer the candy melts to a tall glass.
• Dip the pretzel rods into the desired color.
• Add your desired sprinkles.
• Place the pretzel rods on the wax paper. Allow the pretzels to dry, about 1 hour.
• Serve and enjoy!

GOURMET CHOCOLATE DIPPED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Melt milk chocolate chips in double boiler or in microwave (be careful not to burn in the micro).
• If you are using the white chocolate, wait until later before melting unless you can keep it over warm water.
• Dip each pretzel rod about 2/3 of the way up in chocolate.
• Lay on wax paper lined baking sheets, lining up the rods but leave a bit of space between them.
• Allow to set a little, but not completely dry (while waiting, make sure your white chocolate is ready).
• Dip a fork into the white chocolate and drizzle over the milk chocolate by gently swishing the fork back and forth over the rods but not touching them.
• Place your sprinkles or candies on a paper plate and roll each pretzel rod in desired topping (or just sprinkle on).
• Lay back on wax paper to set completely.
• These look great displayed in, or given in, a unique glass or mug.

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.

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-DIPPED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Break semisweet chocolate into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is just melted, about 1 minute. Remove; stir until smooth.
• One at a time, roll one end of pretzel rods into melted chocolate, and, using a spoon, coat each 3/4 of the way up.
• Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with waxed paper or parchment paper .
• Place the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate. They will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container.

CRAZY DIPPED PRETZELS AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Line baking sheets with wax paper.
• Microwave 1 cup morsels and vegetable shortening in small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
• Dip chips and/or pretzels into melted morsels, tilting bowl to easily dip. (I use a measuring cup.) Use side of bowl to remove excess. Place on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with Toppers. Refrigerate for 15 - 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container at room temperture. Potato chips are best when eaten within a few hours of preparation.
• Pretzels and chips may be dipped and drizzled in any variety of melted chocolate for different looks. For example, dip them in semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle them with melted white morsels. Or dip them in milk chocolate and drizzle them with melted semi-sweet chocolate. Don't forget the sprinkles--that's the best part!

EASY WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt the white chocolate according to package directions in a double boiler, microwave or chocolate melting pot. Dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate one at a time. Then place the chocolate dipped pretzels onto either wax or parchment paper. Allow the chocolate on the pretzels to cool completely. Then package as desired in an airtight container.

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate chips in a glass mixing bowl or tall measuring cup. Do this in 20 second increments, stirring between intervals. It should take about 1 minute to fully melt. If it isn't melted after 1 minute, shorten the increments to 10 seconds and continue to warm until melted being careful that it doesn't burn.
• Once the chocolate is melted, dip a pretzel rod into it to coat about ½ to ¾ of the pretzel in chocolate.
• Lay the pretzel on the parchment paper and use your fingers to immediately sprinkle the holiday sprinkles on all sides of the pretzels. Keep on the parchment paper to harden for about 10 minutes.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Melt each of the chocolates along with 1 Tablespoon of shortening in a microwave safe bowl (for the twists) or tall glass (for the rods), microwaving and stirring in 30 second intervals until smooth.
• Place a pretzel in the bowl of melted chocolate, flipping it over to coat both sides.
• Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to encourage any excess chocolate to drip off.
• If there is chocolate in the holes, use another skewer or toothpick to poke through the hole.
• Slip the pretzel off of the fork (or chopstick) and onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with toppings immediately or allow to dry before decorating with additional chocolate.
• Dip the end of the rod into the jar of chocolate and spin, then gently scrape it off the side to get rid of excess chocolate.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle or allow to dry before adding any additional chocolate.
• If you'd like to make smaller rods, simply break them in half and dip the broken end in the chocolate.

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE DIPPED PRETZEL RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, melt the white chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth. Dip half of the pretzels into the chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 2. Top the white chocolate pretzels with M&Ms and sprinkles. Press the M&Ms into the chocolate so that they really stick. 3. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate candy melts in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth. Dip the remaining pretzels into the chocolate. 4. Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools. Press the M&Ms into the chocolate so that they really "stick". Spread the Christmas sprinkles overtop. 5. Place the chocolate pretzels in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.

HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE DIPPED PRETZELS

Steps:

• Chop BAKER'S Premium White Chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe glass or bowl. Melt it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Another option is to use a double boiler and then pour the melted chocolate into a bowl after it is melted.
• Once the chocolate is melted, dip the pretzel rods down into it and use a spoon or spatula to cover all but the lower 1-2 inches.
• Let the dipped pretzels sit on wax paper or a silpat mat (on the counter or in the refrigerator) for a few minutes to cool/harden.
• Decorate as desired. For example, add/roll in sprinkles or rewarm the remaining chocolate to soften it back up and pour into a decorator bag or plastic baggie. Attach decorator tip or snip off one corner of the baggie and pipe white chocolate back and forth and add in chocolate chips as eyes to look like a mummy.
• Let cool for 1-2 hours, or until chocolate is hard. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS RECIPE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Place each dipped pretzel on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings. Repeat steps with remaining pretzels.
• Once all pretzels are coated, place the baking sheet of pretzels into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes so chocolate hardens and sets.