I have been playing in the kitchen a little bit. In my opinion- almost anything can be improved upon if it’s dipped in chocolate. I mean, you say the words “chocolate dipped…” & you have my full attention. I especially love the holiday season because it gives me the creative push I need to make some really fun ideas- almost all of which involve chocolate in some way. So I decided to take some large pretzel sticks & give them a little gourmet feel by decorating them.
Candy Cane Pretzels
These were so much fun to make.
Quick little snack – my kids LOVE them.
Make sure to leave a little part of the pretzel without chocolate so you have a place to hold it.
Candy Cane Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1/2 bag White Chocolate Candy Melts
- 1/4 cup Red Chocolate Candy Melts
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 8-10 Large Pretzel Sticks
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Lay out your pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small glass bowl add your white candy melts
- Microwave on high 1-2 minutes- stirring every 30 seconds (do not over heat)
- Once the chocolate is liquified - add in peppermint extract & stir well to incorporate.
- Take your pretzel & hold it over your bowl & spoon the chocolate over the pretzel to coat
- Place back on parchment lined baking sheet & continue with remaining pretzels
- In another small bowl melt your red chocolate candy melts the same way you did the white.
- Once liquified- transfer to piping bag with small round tip
- Pipe lines over pretzels in a drizzle pattern. This does not have to be precise at all - get creative
- Allow to cool & harden for about 1 hour before serving or packaging.
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To see how I turned these into a great Neighbor Gift – visit my contributor post on SNAP! today.
I’m absolutely BEYOND thrilled to be a contributor for SNAP! this year.
As a contributor I will also be attending the conference in the spring. I can’t wait!
Want More Holiday Snacks?
Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles
To see where I am linking today- visit HERE
kim says
Delicious treat! You are a wonder in the kitchen!
Mitzi says
I can only imagine how good all these things are…your images show them off in a beautiful way.
Serendipity is Sweet says
Gorgeous as always! I have made dipped pretzels and they weren’t nearly as appetizing as these 😉 What a pretty treat for the holidays.
Hugs XX
sharonodegaard says
These look amazing! Yummy and pretty. I’m checking out your peppermint chocolate cookies, too. Oh, my, they look scrumptious!
Vanessa says
I agree 100%. Almost anything dipped in Chocolate is better. These look delicious!
Kelly says
These candy cane pretzels look so pretty! I love peppermint and chocolate during the holidays and these would make a fabulous treat or gifts to give out. Thanks for sharing Gina and hope you have a great weekend!
Jessica Knott {Swankyrecipes} says
Oh my, i’m so happy I found this. This will make a great addition to holiday stockings. Can’t wait to makes these, thanks for the recipe!
Jane says
These look DELISH! I always love chocolate-covered pretzels 🙂
I’d love for you to drop by and link up at our Holiday link party if you can: http://www.urbanejane.com/2013/12/holiday-glam-link-party.html
Thank you for the inspiration )
Bethany Wright Dearden says
How cute! I am a sucker for white chocolate, especially with mint and pretzels!
monicapruett says
Pinned and am featuring at Family Fun Friday!
Monica
http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/category/family-fun
Tanya says
Featuring you today at the Inspiration Monday Party!!
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/12/inspiration-monday-party-last-minute.html
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Tanya – that truly means so much to me.