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Chocolate Peppermint Covered Pretzels

These delightful pretzels are a perfect blend of crunchy pretzels and creamy chocolate, topped with festive crushed candy canes, making them great for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 serves 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 9 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (recommended: Enjoy Life brand)
  • 11/2 teaspoons vegetable or coconut oil, divided
  • scant 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 21/2 cups gluten-free pretzel twists (recommended: Snyder's)
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (~4 candy canes)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Microwave dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of oil for about 2-1/2 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Mix in peppermint extract once chocolate is melted.
  • Dip each pretzel into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes over warm chocolate-covered pretzels.
  • Reheat chocolate if necessary for easy dipping.
  • Combine white chocolate chips and remaining oil, microwave until smooth.
  • Drizzle white chocolate over cooled pretzels.
  • Let pretzels set at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Ensure pretzels are completely cool before dipping to maintain chocolate consistency.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave, Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 0