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Easter Pretzels

These delightful Easter Pretzels are chocolate-dipped treats decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 12 pretzels
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 48 pieces mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup white chocolate melting discs
  • 1 cup dark chocolate melting discs
  • 3 tablespoons white nonpareil sprinkles for 12 sheep pretzels
  • 24 pieces candy eyes 3/16" size, 2 each for 12 sheep pretzels
  • 12 pieces pink heart sprinkles 1 each for 12 rabbit pretzels
  • 24 pieces black or navy nonpareil sprinkles 2 each for 12 rabbit pretzels
  • 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles
  • 1 splash vanilla optional, for aroma
  • fresh butter to use for chocolate glaze used only if making a tiny chocolate glaze
  • 1 sheet wax paper or parchment for cooling
  • 1 piece small offset spatula or toothpicks for decorating
  • 1 shallow bowl for each chocolate variety

Instructions
 

Chocolate Melting Process

  • Place the white chocolate discs in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second bursts, stirring between each. Stir until glossy and smooth, then cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with dark chocolate in a separate bowl, heating and stirring until it becomes silky and shiny.
  • If preferred, bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and set each bowl of chocolate over the pan, stirring constantly.

Decorating Rabbit Pretzels

  • Dip half of each pretzel twist into the dark chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing it on parchment.
  • While the chocolate is still wet, gently push two black or navy nonpareil sprinkles into each pretzel for eyes and add a pink heart sprinkle for a nose.

Decorating Sheep Pretzels

  • Dip the center of each pretzel into the white chocolate and place on parchment.
  • Before the chocolate sets, press a candy eye on each loop and scatter white nonpareil sprinkles on top.

Creating Drizzle Pretzels

  • Dip a few pretzels halfway into either chocolate. Drizzle the opposite color back and forth using a fork.
  • Sprinkle pastel sprinkles while the drizzle is still wet.

Notes

Store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. They may taste better the next day as flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Chocolate Dipped Pretzels, Easter Pretzels, Easter treats, Family Treat
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