Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Hi!

Chocolate and pretzels are almost too good of a combination. The salty pretzels mixes perfectly with the sweetness of the chocolate, and when scattered with rainbow-colored sprinkles, it comes together to form a delectable treat for any chocolate lover. The good thing about these are that they can be customized for any occasion. At Halloween, use the seasonal bats and pumpkin shaped decorations. Around Valentine’s Day, sprinkle red and pink candy sugar over the chocolate. Experiment with dark or white chocolate. I made these for a cookie swap recently. {and, yes, I know they are technically not cookies} Anyhoo, you can make the pretzels in less than an hour, so they are good for those in a rush. Chocolate covered pretzels are a hit at parties and gatherings, so depending on the amount of people coming, you can always double the ingredients. Or you could just have more for yourself :)

Chocolate Covered Pretzels Adapted from Paula Deen

ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 24 large pretzel sticks
• Assorted sprinkles

to make

1. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, and melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Take chocolate chips out, and stir with a spoon. {If chocolate isn’t melted enough, put in microwave for fifteen seconds. Continue until melted.}
3. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4. Using a spoon, place a dollop of chocolate onto a pretzel stick.
5. Using a knife, spread chocolate on the top half of the pretzel stick.
6. Shake sprinkle onto chocolate until fully covered.
7. Place the pretzel o the baking sheet to harden.
8. Repeat, until you have used all 24 pretzel sticks.
9. Let pretzels harden for a few hours. If you are in a time crunch, place them in the fridge.
10. Enjoy!

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Bella :)