This is the ultimate guide to the best chocolate covered pretzels! I tested eight different types of chocolate and took detailed notes about melting times, taste, appearance, consistency, drying time, price, and more. Now you can make perfect chocolate pretzels with zero guesswork because I've done all the trial and error so you don't have to!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Set Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate covered pretzels
Servings: 36
Author: Beth
Ingredients
Pretzelstwists, rods, whatever you prefer
8ozsemi-sweet chocolate*read notes, baking bar or chips, equal to 1 cup
8ozwhite chocolate*read notes, baking bar or chips, equal to 1 cup
½tspcoconut oil or another neutral oilfor each type of chocolate you melt
Instructions
To melt the chocolate, use a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 20 second increments, stirring in between each interval. Usually, it takes about 3-4 intervals. Once you see smaller pieces remaining, stop microwaving and use a spoon to stir, as the residual heat will melt the chocolate.
Once fully melted, stir ½ teaspoon of oil into each type of chocolate. This will help you achieve the perfect consistency for dipping, give the chocolate a glossy finish, and allow the chocolate to have a softer texture versus a hard crack when you bite it.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Dip each pretzel into the melted chocolate, using a fork or dipping tool to fully coat it. Tap off any excess chocolate. Pro tip for pretzel rods: transfer the melted chocolate into a tall, skinny glass for easy dipping.
Place the chocolate-covered pretzels on the lined baking sheet, making sure they're not touching each other. This will allow the chocolate to set without sticking to each other.
Add Toppings (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the chocolate-covered pretzels with toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, or sea salt before the chocolate sets.
Allow the pretzels to sit at room temperature until the chocolate fully sets. If you want to add a drizzle, place a small amount of chocolate into a piping bag or sandwich bag. Cut a small hole in one corner, then carefully drizzle the chocolate over the pretzels.
Once the chocolate has set, you can store the chocolate-covered pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Notes
Ultimately, the type of chocolate to use will depend on your personal preference.
That being said, if you are looking for a rich, deep chocolate flavor and you’re okay with waiting for them to dry, use Ghirardelli or Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar.
If you want middle-of-the-road chocolate with a quick dry time, I recommend Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Flavored Melting Wafers.
If you want the most cost-effective option, use Chocolate Almond Bark or White Chocolate Almond Bark.
If you want a pure white color, use Walmart Brand White Chocolate Almond Bark.
The chocolate chips were my least favorite because the mixture was very thick, even after adding additional oil.