Magic Wands (Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods)

A tray of chocolate-covered pretzel rods decorated as "magic wands" for Halloween.

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Magic Wands (Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods)

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!

Prep Time10

Cooling Time20

Total Time30

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Halloween

Servings: pretzel rods

Calories: 61kcal

Author: Shani W.

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 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!

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