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Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Published: Feb 7, 2023 by Mara · This post may contain affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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These Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are super easy to make and are only 4 ingredients! These festive treats are decorated with colorful sprinkles and M&Ms.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels in a pink bowl being held by two tan hands. The person is wearing a white shirt with pink pots.

These Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are perfect for when you need something easy to make that's also delicious! These make great treats, gifts and snacks for Valentines Day! They have everything you want - they're crunchy, sweet AND salty. Plus, these are super festive with the pink, red and white sprinkles and M&Ms.

If you're looking for even more sweets and treats for Valentine's Day check out my Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Oreos and One-Ingredient Chocolate Bag.

White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels on white parchment paper

Why You'll Love this Recipe

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS - You only need 4 ingredients to prepare these Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels!

EASY RECIPE - These treats are easy to prepare and are a huge hit amongst both children and adults.

CUSTOMIZABLE - You can get creative and customize these chocolate-covered pretzels to your liking to make them even more enjoyable.

TASTY & FESTIVE - These treats are perfectly sweet and salty! Plus, they are super festive with the red, white and pink decorations and make wonderful gifts!

Ingredient Notes

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Ingredients on a wood plank background. Each item is labeled with a white rectangle and black text in all caps.

Pretzels - I prefer to use mini pretzels, but any kind of hard pretzel you have on hand will work, you might just need to adjust how much chocolate you need. Other pretzels shapes are pretzel rods, large pretzels, pretzel twists, pretzel sticks or square pretzels.

Chocolate - For all my chocolate dipping needs I use Ghirardelli Melting Wafers. They are delicious, easy to use and come in a variety of flavors - milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. Grab your favorite and start melting. No tempering is required to get that glossy chocolate coating! Find them at most grocery stores in the baking aisle, Target, Walmart and even Amazon.

M&Ms - Any candy-coated chocolate will do, just use one that is festive like these red, white and pink M&Ms!

Sprinkles - used assorted white, red and pink sprinkles! I used this variety pack and sprinkle mix.

Step-by-Step Instructions

A small metal bowl set up on a double broiler on the stove with melted chocolate. In the upper left corner is a black square with a white '1' in the center.
  1. Heat Ghirardelli Chocolate Melting Wafers according to package. I am using the double boil method. Melt chocolate until smooth and completely melted.
Mini pretzels in melted chocolate in a small metal bowl.  In the upper left corner is a black square with a white '2' in the center.
  1. Dip half of the pretzels into the chocolate, shake off the access chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Dark Chocolate Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels on white parchment paper In the upper left corner is a black square with a white '3' in the center.
  1. While the chocolate is still wet, top the pretzels with M&Ms and sprinkles. Press the M&Ms into the chocolate so that they really stick.
Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels in a pink bowl being held by a tanned hand and the other hand is picking up a chocolate covered pretzel. The person is wearing a white shirt with pink pots. In the upper left corner is a black square with a white '4' in the center.
  1. Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature completely before serving.

Expert Tips

Make sure all your equipment is absolutely dry and free from any water droplets, otherwise your chocolate will seize and be grainy.

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the pretzels and easy cleanup!

Work quickly! The chocolate needs to be wet when adding the M&Ms and sprinkles so they adhere to the pretzels. I usually dip about 5 pretzels at a time and then decorate them immediately.

White and Dark Chocolate Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels on white parchment paper on a starburst baking pan on a white marble background.

Recipe FAQ

What's the difference between chocolate melting wafers and tempering chocolate?

Tempering chocolate is the tried and true method for chocolatiers. It's the process of heating and cooling chocolate to stabilize it. This process gives chocolate its shiny, glossy appearance and gives the chocolate a 'snap' when eaten. Usually, you need additional tools to temper like a chocolate tempering machine, cooling marble slab, chocolate thermometer, etc. This process also takes additional time.

Alternative, chocolate melting wafers takes much less time than tempering and achieves a smooth finish. Also, not need to a ton of extra equipment but items dipped in chocolate melting wafers are more 'fragile' as they can easily ding if touched by other treats and will slightly melt if held in hands too long.

You can read more about tempering chocolate with this guide.

Can I used melted chocolate chips instead?

No. I would recommend melting wafers as they are made for dipping. They melt super smoothly and set up firmly when used compared to chocolate chips which do not hold their shape.

How long with the chocolate covered pretzels last?

These pretzels will last at room temperature in an airtight container for about 2 weeks. Store them in a cool, dry place and remember that if chocolate can melt when it gets too hot!

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels in a pink bowl being held by two tan hands. The person is wearing a white shirt with pink pots.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Mara
Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are delicious chocolate covered pretzels loaded with candy and sprinkles for a sweet treat!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 85 mini pretzels
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ~85 mini pretzels (~3 cups)
  • 4 ounces chocolate melting wafers
  • M&Ms
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Heat Ghirardelli Chocolate Melting Wafers according to package. I am using the double boil method. Melt chocolate until smooth and completely melted.
  • Dip half of the pretzels into the chocolate, shake off the access chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • While the chocolate is still wet, top the pretzels with M&Ms and sprinkles. Press the M&Ms into the chocolate so that they really stick.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature completely before serving.

Notes

Make sure all your equipment is absolutely dry and free from any water droplets, otherwise your chocolate will seize and be grainy.
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the pretzels and easy cleanup!
Work quickly! The chocolate needs to be wet when adding the M&Ms and sprinkles so they adhere to the pretzels. I usually dip about 5 pretzels at a time and then decorate them immediately.
 
Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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