Easy Chocolate Valentine Pretzels
With just a bag of pretzels, some candy melts and a few minutes of kitchen time, you’ll be able to put these easy Valentine’s Day treats together.
These Valentine Pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty treat to put together for your special someone- or even just for yourself.
They’re super crunchy and flavorful, and are one of the best homemade treats you’ll ever have put together.
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What I Love About These Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzels
Apart from the fact that these Valentine Pretzel treats taste amazing, I absolutely love how they can be used as great gifts you can put together celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Kids love snacks, and you can actually get them on board to make this easy treat.
Plus, the sweet and salty combination of these pretzel treats make them an unforgettable recipe you’ll find yourself trying again and again.
Ingredients for the Valentine Pretzels
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make these chocolate covered pretzel treats.
- Pretzels: Provide the perfect crunchy base for our treat, with their unique shape making them a fun and festive choice for Valentine’s Day.
- Pink Candy Melts: Add a layer of sweet, creamy flavor to the pretzels, while their pink color contributes to the Valentine’s theme.
- Red Candy Melts: Offer another layer of sweetness while their vibrant color adds visual appeal, creating a true Valentine’s Day vibe.
- White Candy Melts: Provide a neutral base, bringing together the flavors of pretzel and other candy melts, while adding a contrasting color for an appealing look.
- Sprinkles (of your choice): Aren’t just for decoration! They add sweetness, texture, and fun to Chocolate Valentine Pretzels.
How to Make These Valentine Pretzels?
Once you have the exact ingredients ready, you’ll need to follow these three simple steps to put these pretzel treats together.
Step 1: Melt Chocolate
Melt the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave in increments of 20 seconds. Stir in between. Remove when fully melted.
Step 2: Dip the Pretzels
Dip pretzels in the melted candy and decorate with your favorite sprinkles
Step 3: Refrigerate and Serve
Put all the dipped pretzels in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until the candy has hardened.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Ready to make these Valentine pretzel bites? You may want to take note of these tips and tricks too!
- I have used the microwave to melt the candy melts for this recipe. You can choose to use a double boiler instead.
- Remember to dip the pretzels in the melted chocolate mixture immediately, as the mixture will start to harden as it cools down.
- I like to lay the chocolate covered Valentine pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper and then refrigerate them. Using the parchment paper is a big plus, since it keeps the pretzel treats from sticking to the surface of the baking sheet.
More Variations You Can Try
Depending on your taste preference, you can try different versions of these chocolate covered Valentine pretzels.
I like to use a mix of dark chocolate and white chocolate chips to make half and half flavored Valentine pretzel treats.
You can also just choose to use milk chocolate to coat the entire pretzel, remove any excess chocolate and then top them with some heart sprinkles.
How Do I Store the Leftover Chocolate Covered Pretzels?
Your leftover Valentine Pretzel treats need to be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place at room temperature.
They can stay fresh there for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Can I Use Instead of Candy Melts?
If you don’t have candy melts, you could use any good quality chocolate chips and follow the exact same process to make these chocolate covered pretzels.
You can also use Hershey’s Hugs or Hershey Kisses to make these Valentine pretzel treats.
Can I Use Any Other Kind of Pretzels?
You sure can! I have used pretzel twists to make these chocolate covered pretzels, but you can experiment and try the exact recipe by using other kinds of pretzels too.
Pretzel rod and square pretzels are both good choices for these Valentine Pretzels.
Easy Chocolate Valentine Pretzels
Easy and Delicious Chocolate Valentine Pretzels
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of Pretzels
- 3 oz pink candy melts
- 3 oz red candy melts
- 3 oz white candy melts
- Sprinkles (of your choice)
Instructions
Step 1: Melt Chocolate
Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in increments of 20 seconds. Stir in between. Remove when fully melted.
Step 2: Dip the Pretzels
Dip pretzels in the melted candy and decorate with your favorite sprinkles
Step 3: Refrigerate and Serve
Put all the dipped pretzels in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until the candy has hardened.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 467Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 863mgCarbohydrates: 105gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 7g
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