{ peppermint pretzels with peppermint cocoa. yum. } |
The pretzel rods were super easy to make! I followed the same steps as I did for making the chocolate-covered pretzels but made two variations. First, I added 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate to give it a more minty taste. And then I drizzled white chocolate over the dark (I used a chopstick to do this) to make it more decorative before sprinkling on the peppermint.
Delicious.
Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Pretzel Rods
{ Makes about 24 pretzel rods }
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 package (12 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening (this helps temper the chocolate for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons peppermint extract
- Bag of large pretzel rods
- Peppermint candy canes
Directions
- Place unwrapped candy canes in a ziploc bag and crush into small pieces with a hammer.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the chocolate chips, the shortening, and peppermint extract in a small pot and stir over low heat. Once the chocolate is smooth and melted, remove from heat.
- Dip 2/3 of pretzel rod in the chocolate. Tap the chocolate-dipped pretzel several times to remove excess chocolate, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips over low heat. Then take a fork (I used a chopstick) to drizzle it over the dark chocolate. Sprinkle with peppermint candy.
- Place the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
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