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The salty sweet combination is one of my favorites and makes such a fun dessert or snack idea. We recently showed you how to make Chocolate Covered Pretzels and those were a big hit. Today, we are showing you how to make these simple pretzel rods covered in chocolate.
I am obsessed with pretzels and chocolate! That salty-sweet yumminess is one of the best flavor combinations ever, and another chocolate pretzel treat we like to make during the holidays are these easy pretzel hugs.
Chocolate covered pretzels rods are a great idea for any holiday, not just Christmas. All it takes are holiday-themed sprinkles or colorful candy melts and you've got a perfectly cute and delicious treat appropriate for Valentine's Day or Halloween or the 4th of July!
I might have gone with red or green candy melts for these Christmas chocolate covered pretzels if I didn't already have pounds (literally bricks and bags) of semisweet and white chocolate on hand that was passed on to me by my mother-in-law who had it leftover from a previous candy-making endeavor and wasn't planning on using it.
When a treat is as simple as just pretzels and melted chocolate, I like to get the best quality chocolate I can find for a decent price. I almost always source my chocolate from Trader Joe's, which sells big bars of it for a very reasonable price.
There isn't much technique to this activity, but your success can hinge on using a tall enough container for dipping the pretzel rods. You want something tall and narrow like a glass cup or straight-sided mason jar, rather than a bowl.
While we worked with one jar, the other held chopped chocolate that was in the process of melting down. Be sure to shake excess chocolate off each pretzel before transferring them to a parchment lined baking sheet.
This is actually the most tedious part of the process and the one I had to help my 3 year old with since she couldn't quite get enough of the chocolate off to prevent puddles from forming around the pretzel rods once they were laid flat on the sheet for decorating.
The pretzels set up just fine at room temperature, although to speed up the process and clear some space since we were making A LOT of chocolate covered pretzel rods to give as gifts, I moved trays out to our cold garage while we worked, which made them set up even faster.
Like any pretzels, if left out very long, chocolate covered pretzels can become stale. But storing or packaging them can help prevent or at least delay that from happening to your beautifully decorated chocolate covered pretzel rods.
The easiest way is to store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Provided everything is fresh to begin with and the container is clean, dry, and has a tight seal, partially covered pretzel rods like the ones we made can stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks.
If you want an even more in depth look at how to properly temper chocolate (which I don't typically bother to do when making chocolate covered pretzel rods, although it certainly wouldn't hurt!), then check out this post about making chocolate covered strawberries.
I am making chocolate covered pretzels for my daughter's baby shower. I plan tu o package them individually as part of the favors. How do I know when i should put them in the cellophane bags Also, can iI sprinkle shots on them as i lay them on the parchment paperThank you-Bonnie
my thought is this for what it is worth(less). I like all sides of pretz. rods covered with the add ons. So, after chocolate covers the pretz. Sprinlke the add ons and then stand in an upright using your squares in the cooling rack.Use care so they all do not touch.
Hi. I have made these upon request, but only with candy melts (pretty, but gross). I LOOOOVE chocolate pretzels and want to make them myself. I see at the end you say you don't bother to temper your chocolate. thats my big question, if I need to temper or not. is there any reason you don't bother to I just don't want them to melt in the bags. thank you so much for you help!!
I made dipped pretzel twist for thanksgiving potluck. I used white, dark, and semi sweet chocolate chips. It's what I had on hand and I did add a tablespoon of shortening. Slowly melted in double boiler. They turned out good. I decorated them with drizzle and sprinkles and didnt come home with any of them. If you have to use chocolate chips you can. Mine set up just fine no problems. I put them in the fridge while I worked with the next chocolate. I will splurge for a better chocolate next time i make them, but in a pinch chocolate chips will work. they turned out good.
I have always dipped my pretzel rods in melted carmel first. Let it set up overnight. Then dip in chocolate and roll immediately in almost anything that can be chopped, grated,dusted or sprinkled on. . Even crunched up flavorful cereals. I usually make aprox 450 for Christmas. It is a wonderful time together with 2 Pastors daughters, ages, 4, 7, 11, 12,
Making chocolate-covered pretzel rods is easier than you might think! These treats are perfect to serve year-round and can be customized to any holiday or party. They are the perfect sweet, salty treat and great for the whole family.
Once the pretzels are dipped in the colored candy melts, they can be rolled in sprinkles or other toppings of your choice. Candied pretzel rods can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
The process for making chocolate covered pretzel rods is pretty straightforward, however, a strategic approach and some tried and true tips make for less of a mess and much better tasting and looking results.
I am making him some now for valentines day, got the first 3rd of them in the freezer now, tho this time around instead of dipping pretzel sticks, I got the small twisty ones, and just poured enough caramel into the 2 curved openings to fill them, leaving the 3rd hold empty to hold them by for the chocolate dipping. They are taking longer this time to let go of the paper.
Chocolate covered pretzel rods may be one of the easiest treats to make. Anyone can do it! I have even had my son help me make these and he was able to dip and decorate them perfectly. Here is what you need to do to make perfect chocolate dipped pretzel rods:
You can make them match your party theme by using colored sprinkles, you can dress them for the holidays using chopped candy canes or you can really deck them out by adding tons of different toppings. Here are a few of my favorite ways to make these chocolate dipped pretzel rods even more exciting:
How do you cover 36 pretzels with 12oz of melted chocolate I can maybe dip the first 10 about halfway and then there is less and less coverage. Do you spoon the melted chocolate over the rod Any tips
I pour the melted chocolate into a skinny, tall glass so that I can dip the pretzels deeper. I fill the glass and as the chocolate gets lower, I refill it with the rest of the melted chocolate. Hope this helps!
You can charge $24 to $26 per pound of chocolate-covered pretzels, while for a large pretzel rod dipped in chocolate, you can charge $1 to $1.50 per piece. This will cover the cost of ingredients, labor, and packaging. Depending on your toppings, you can charge an additional $0.50 to $1 per piece.
You can make different chocolate-covered pretzels and your fun twist to them. But for this discussion, we will make standard chocolate-covered pretzels with sprinkles on top. For this, you will need the following ingredients:
So, you should look to sell one pound of chocolate-covered pretzels for between $22 to $26, depending on how much it costs for the ingredients and the packaging. This will give you a profit margin of 20-30%, which is a solid amount of return.
The ideal way of preserving chocolate-covered pretzels is to seal them in an airtight container. This can keep the treats fresh and tasty even at room temperature for up to two weeks, possibly longer.
Unlike most chocolate-based confections, you should not store pretzels covered in chocolate in a refrigerator or freezer. This is because the sticks will become damp, losing their crispy texture. You can use the fridge to set the chocolate quicker. But after that, you should not put them back in.
Fortunately, these treats have a decent shelf-life even at room temperature. So, instead of storing them in a fridge or freezer, try to store them at room temperature. This is also why chocolate pretzels are best to serve fresh.
Alternatively, you can choose a cheaper option with clear cellophane bags. These bags are better suited for packaging pretzels rods. You can also get a large enough bag to store one pound of mini pretzels.
It is best to price them per piece if you are making regular-sized pretzel rods dipped in chocolate. Ideally, you can charge somewhere between $1 to $1.50 per pretzel rod. The exact price will depend on the quality of the ingredients, the packaging, and the additional toppings you decide to use.
When making chocolate pretzels in advance, you have to consider the quality of the pretzels more than the chocolate. You will enjoy pretzels best when they are fresh and crunchy. But when dipped in chocolate, they can go stale.
Now, if you store them properly in an airtight container, you can preserve the freshness of these treats for 2-3 weeks. Sometimes the sticks may remain crispy for even longer. But as a general rule, you can safely make chocolate-covered pretzels 1-2 weeks in advance. This way, you can maximize the crunchiness of these treats while building up your inventory.
Melted chocolate is not the only item suitable for dipping pretzel twists and rods. You can also dip them in honey, yogurt, caramel dip, peanut butter, etc. The salty pretzels go perfectly with the sweetness of these items.
While the standard chocolate pretzels are appetizing on their own, you can heighten their look and taste with some toppings. For example, immediately after you dip the pretzels in melted chocolate, roll them in sprinkles or hard candy. Or you can do the same with roasted and chopped peanuts. 59ce067264
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