Description
Valentine’s Pretzel Rods are festive, chocolate-dipped pretzels decorated with colorful sprinkles and candy for the perfect sweet-and-salty Valentine’s Day treat. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re great for gifting or serving at parties.
Ingredients
- 20 pretzel rods
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1/2 cup pink and/or red candy melts (or white chocolate tinted with food coloring)
- Valentine-themed sprinkles
- Optional: crushed candy, mini chocolate chips, or freeze-dried fruit
- Optional: 1–2 tsp coconut oil or shortening (to thin chocolate if needed)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- If using food coloring, divide the white chocolate and tint portions pink or red.
- Dip each pretzel rod about halfway into the melted chocolate and gently tap off the excess.
- Immediately decorate with sprinkles, crushed candy, or drizzle with contrasting melted chocolate colors.
- Lay decorated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow pretzels to set at room temperature, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once fully set, store or package as desired.
Notes
Use pretzel rods for easy dipping and decorating.Almond bark or candy coating can be used instead of chocolate chips.A small amount of coconut oil helps create a smoother chocolate coating.Store in a cool, dry place for best texture—avoid refrigeration after chocolate sets.Customize with different colors and toppings for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
