Chocolate Dipped Pretzels with Sea Salt (Printable)
Crispy pretzels dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for an irresistible sweet-and-salty snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods or twists
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil (optional, for smoother coating)
→ Topping
04 - 1-2 tsp flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
02 - Melt chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler) or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
03 - Dip each pretzel halfway into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
04 - Place chocolate-dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
06 - Allow pretzels to rest at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
07 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet and salty balance hits every craving at once
- They come together in under 20 minutes with zero baking required
- People always assume you bought them from a fancy chocolate shop
02 -
- Even a tiny drop of water will seize your chocolate, so keep your equipment completely dry
- Sprinkle the salt immediately after dipping or it will not stick to the hardened chocolate
03 -
- Hold the dipped pretzel over the bowl and give it a gentle shake to remove excess chocolate
- If chocolate starts to cool and thicken, rewarm it briefly for easier dipping