Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Rods (Magic Wands)

Ingredients

• Jumbo Pretzel Rods - Check the bag and try to find one with the least amount of broken pretzels as possible! I've found certain brands are better at this than others.
• Candy Melts/Chocolate - I like to melt these in deli containers for easy storage - once any excess chocolate cools down, you can store them in those same containers.
• Decorations - Sprinkles, crushed sandwich cookies, edible glitter, mini chocolate chips, toffee pieces, or even chocolate drizzles really set these pretzels off visually!

How to Easily Dip Pretzel Rods into Chocolate

A few tips on making these super successful and look absolutely gourmet:

1. Be sure to melt your chocolate correctly.
   • If you're using chocolate chips, melt in the microwave in 30-second increments. I usually add in a smidge of coconut oil as well to get it silky smooth.
   • If you're using candy melts, start by microwaving for 45 seconds, then stir and microwave in 20-second increments until smooth.
2. Decorations are key! If you're adding anything like sprinkles or crushed candy, make sure to sprinkle it on the dipped pretzels before the chocolate dries fully - that way everything sticks. If you're making drizzle designs, it's best to let the first layer of chocolate dry before drizzling on any extras.
3. Finally, have fun! You can color your white chocolate using food coloring for a cool twist. Also, play around with different designs and patterns. This is a great activity to do with the kiddos!

Method 1: Pour a little line of chocolate on a piece of parchment paper. Then, roll your pretzels into the chocolate until fully coated. I recommend this method, as I find you waste the least amount of chocolate that way. See below photos!

Method 2: Pour the melted chocolate into a tall, skinny glass lined with a pastry bag for easy cleanup.

Using Method 1, or the rolling dip method, you use the least amount of chocolate at a time.

Once you're finished, let the remainder set on the parchment and then you can peel it off and add it back to your container!

Get creative with your toppings.

Sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, crushed cookies, or even edible gold and silver dust look fantastic on these magic wands.

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Magic Wands (Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods)

Shani W.

These super cute and easy "Magic Wands" - or Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods - have the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These will be the hit of your next Halloween Party!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Snacks

Cuisine Halloween

Servings 40 pretzel rods

Calories 61 kcal

Equipment

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  2 Deli Containers
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  Pastry Bag optional
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  2 Silicone Spatulas or butter knives
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  Parchment Paper
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  Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 8 ounces dark or milk chocolate chips or candy melts
• ▢ 8 ounces white chocolate chips or candy melts
• ▢ 1 bag jumbo pretzel rods 40 count
• ▢ sprinkles, crushed cookies, or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Pour the chocolate chips or candy melt squares into two separate deli containers.
• Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, until fully melted. Stir to ensure the chocolate is smooth.
• Dip the pretzel rods into the melted chocolate, leaving about 1 ½ inches uncovered. Place on a plate lined with parchment paper.

  You can either dip the rods into the cup directly, or pour a line of chocolate onto a separate sheet of parchment and roll the rods around until covered.
• Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles, crushed Oreos, chopped candy, and/or chocolate drizzles.

  If you want to drizzle on more chocolate, let the base coat set in the fridge before adding a top layer.
• Let the Magic Wands set in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Happy Halloween!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:

Try to buy a quality brand of pretzel rods with as little breakage as possible.

I recommend melting as little chocolate as possible to avoid overheating your chocolate. Using the parchment paper method (pour a line of chocolate onto parchment paper and roll the rods in that pile to cover) tends to be most effective. 

 

Leftover Candy Melts:

Let the leftover chocolate set on the parchment paper. You can add it back to your deli container, cover with a lid, and store in the pantry for up to 2 months!

 

Storage Instructions:

Store these in a large resealable bag or an airtight container for up to a week. You can keep these either on the counter at room temperature, or in the refrigerator.

Want to individually wrap these? Grab some thin cellophane bags and add a few pretzel rods into each bag, sealing with a twist tie or ribbon. I've also gifted these to friends and families using a decorative tin!

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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