Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe

Chocolate Pretzels

What could be better than a big bowl of homemade chocolate covered pretzels? I love this pretzel snack recipe. It's great for back-to-school snacks, a picnic treat, or even as a snack for camping. Honestly, though, I make it at home and enjoy it as a sweet treat whenever I want!

• It's easy (and fun!) to make: Melt the chocolate and peanut butter, then shake it all up in a bag. Easy enough for kids to make!
• Simple ingredients only: You may already have everything you need to make this recipe in your pantry. There are only 5 simple ingredients!
• It's delicious: If you set out this pretzel snack mix in a bowl, it will be gone in no time... so you might want to store some for later!

In this post, I'll show you how to make my chocolate covered pretzel snack recipe, with ideas for add-ins, tips, and simple guides on melting chocolate and peanut butter.

How to Melt Chocolate in Microwave

1. Break or chop your chocolate into small pieces if you are using a chocolate bar. You can also use melting chocolate from the baking section of the grocery store, or chocolate chips, if you prefer.
2. Add the chocolate pieces to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, then remove and stir. Stirring is important, as the chocolate may not melt properly if you don't stir it.
3. Repeat by microwaving as necessary for 15 second intervals until the chocolate has only a few lumps. Stir to melt any remaining lumps.

How to Melt Chocolate on the Stove

Some people prefer to melt chocolate on the stove as it offers you a little more control than melting chocolate in the microwave, but either method works perfectly for making this snack mix.

If you have a double boiler, you can use that. But, you don't need a double boiler to melt chocolate on the stove. You can just use a heat-proof bowl and a pot.

1. Add about 1 inch of water to a pot on the stove. Bring the water to a simmer. Set a heat proof bowl on top of the pot. You want it to fit suspended in the pot so it does not touch the water beneath it. This is important! You will burn the chocolate if the bowl touches the water.
2. After it starts to simmer, turn off the heat and add your chocolate. Start with about half of your chocolate, let it melt a little, then add the rest.
3. Stir gently as the chocolate melts.

How to Melt Peanut Butter in the Microwave

1. Measure out 1 cup of smooth peanut butter and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a paper towel.
2. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave, and stir well.
3. Return the bowl to the microwave and continue to cook in 30-second intervals until it melts.

How to Melt Peanut Butter on the Stove

1. Add your peanut butter to a saucepan. Set the burner to low heat and gradually raise the temperature as you stir the peanut butter continuously.
2. Once the peanut butter melts to the right consistency, take it off the heat quickly.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels

1. To a large bowl, add M&Ms, peanuts, and mini pretzels. Toss together to combine.
   
   
2. Melt milk chocolate and peanut butter according to the instructions above, then pour them over the top of the pretzel mix.
   
3. Mix well to coat everything with chocolate and peanut butter.
   
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the snack mix over the top and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle a handful of peanuts and M&Ms over the top.
   
5. Place in the freezer and freezer for about 15 minutes, or until hardened. Break into pieces, and enjoy! Chocolate covered pretzels is one of my favorite easy recipes for kids to make as a family!

Recipes for Kids

This is one of our top favorite recipes to make with kids! For more recipes for kids just like this, try:

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