Peppermint Bark Pretzels Recipe
Peppermint Bark Pretzels combine crunchy pretzels coated in rich dark chocolate and drizzled with sweet white chocolate, topped with festive crushed candy canes. This easy no-bake holiday treat is perfect for gift-giving or festive snacking, offering a delightful balance of salty, sweet, and minty flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Author: Daniel
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 60 to 72 peppermint bark pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Pretzels
Chocolate
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- ¾ cup white chocolate melting wafers
Topping
- ⅓ cup crushed candy canes (about 12 small candy canes)
- Prepare workspace: Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper and cover your preparation surface with wax paper to catch any spills and simplify cleanup.
- Melt dark chocolate: In a medium-sized bowl, melt the dark chocolate melting wafers according to the package instructions, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Melt white chocolate: Similarly, melt the white chocolate melting wafers in a separate bowl following package directions.
- Dip pretzels: Drop a handful of the small pretzels into the melted dark chocolate, coating them thoroughly.
- Remove excess chocolate: Using a fork, lift each pretzel out of the dark chocolate and gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- Place on sheet and drizzle: Lay the coated pretzels on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with the melted white chocolate for a decorative touch.
- Add candy cane topping: Immediately sprinkle the pretzels with crushed candy canes before the chocolate hardens to ensure they stick properly.
- Repeat process: Continue dipping, drizzling, and sprinkling all remaining pretzels until finished.
- Harden and serve: Allow the pretzels to set and harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use melting wafers for easier melting and smooth coating.
- Make sure to sprinkle candy canes right after drizzling white chocolate to ensure they adhere well.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- For quicker setting, you may refrigerate the pretzels but beware it might cause chocolate bloom.
- Crush candy canes finely for easier sticking and a more balanced texture.
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