Valentine's Day Treats which aren't candy or cookies? Have you thought about making these Chocolate covered pretzel rods.
I know you've had a lot of cookies. You've probably seen so many Valentine's Day heart shaped cookies and you've probably made enough Valentine's Day cupcakes.
But have you tried this easy Valentine's Day chocolate covered pretzels?
Sure, you can buy a pack of Chocolate covered pretzels of 16 count for $25 bucks.
But this recipe takes less than 25-minutes of making.
Pretzel rods with sprinkles
Chocolate covered pretzel rods with sprinkles so easy to make. It takes just 10-15 minutes to complete this recipe.
No baking required. No expertise required. No experience required.
All you'll need are just these basic pretzel rods along with candy melts.
The best part is you can do so much with these pretzel rods.
You can change the colors and use pink candy melts or red candy melts along with white candy melts.
This is exactly what I love about this recipe. You are free to choose and change the ingredients but the end result will be same.
Easy Valentine's Treat for Kids - frosted pretzel rods recipe
When you are looking for some Healthy snacks for Valentine's Day for kids, the only option you have are Valentine's Day popcorn or Oreos dipped in chocolate.
The best anyone can think off is probably a Valentine's Day Rice Krispie treat.
But have you thought about Valentine's Day Pretzel rod?
Recipe for Valentine's Day Chocolate covered Pretzel rods
This recipe for Valentine's Day chocolate covered pretzel rod is one of the most easiest recipe for Valentine's Day snacks.
I say this because, I personally am very new to baking. And, I might probably screw up if you ask me to bake Meringue cookies or a marbled cake or a French macaroon.
But, the ease with which this came out was unbelievable.
Ingredients for Valentine's day pretzel sticks
- 24 pieces pretzel rods
- White candy melts
- Dark chocolate candy melts
- Valentines sprinkles (any shape that you like)
How to Make chocolate covered pretzel rods
- Step 1: Melt each color of candy melt in separate bowls.
- Step 2: Microwave chocolate at 30-second increment, stir well until smooth and lump-free.
- Step 3: Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate halfway.
- Step 4: Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow the chocolate to set for 30-minutes at room temperature.
- Step 5: Meanwhile transfer melted white candy melts into a piping bag. Snip the edge.
- Step 6: Pipe white candy melts over pretzel rods.
- Step 7: Top with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
- Step 8: Allow the pretzel rods to set for 30-minutes before serving.
Can I make these Chocolate covered Pretzels rods in advance?
This Valentine's Day treat is perfect for the holidays. You can make them in two weeks in advance. But, it'll only stay fine and fresh if you store them in an airtight container.
Should I refrigerate Chocolate covered Pretzel sticks?
There is no need to refrigerate chocolate covered pretzel sticks as long as you store them in a sealed airtight container.
Top Tips to make these easy valentine treats for school
- Make sure you melt the candy melts completely - This is a process which takes a bit of patience. So when melting candy melts, make sure you are patient with the process and allow the candy melts to melt completely.
- Smooth - If you find that chocolate hasn't melted properly, then you can use ¼ tsp or ½ tsp of vegetable oil.
- White chocolate - White chocolate is temperamental. If you heat it beyond a certain point, it burns. You don't have to cook chocolate.
- Don't cook chocolate - You are simply melting chocolate. So keep stirring. Make sure you are not cooking chocolate in order to melt it.
- Allow time to set - Allow the chocolate to set over the pretzel sticks for 30-minutes before piping white chocolate over the pretzel rods.
- Melt white chocolate completely - Make sure your white chocolate is completely melted. In case, if it's not melted then you won't be able to pipe it over the pretzel rods.
How to Serve Valentine’s Day Pretzel Rods
These easy budget friendly Valentine's Day Pretzel rods can be served in so many ways:
- In a jar - you can simply place these chocolate covered pretzel sticks in a jar. It's a fun Valentine's Day snack that you can keep as a centerpiece for your table.
- Charcuterie Boards - if you are making a Charcuterie Board for your kids at school, then you can serve these Pretzel rods with the charcuterie board.
- Neighbor plate treats - if you are looking for a quick and easy neighbor plate treat to welcome your new neighbors then this could be one of the best ways to serve Valentine's day pretzel rods.
- Kids party at school - If you are planning for a Valentine's Day kids party at school, then you can wrap these Chocolate covered pretzel rods in cellophane and use a bow to tie it at the base and turn it into a bouquet.
Printable recipe for Valentine's chocolate covered pretzel sticks
Chocolate covered Pretzel rods
Chocolate covered Pretzel rods is an easy and healthyish Valentine's Day treats for kids which you can make in under 30 minutes.
- 24 pieces pretzel rods
- 8 ounces white candy melts
- 8 ounces dark chocolate candy melts
- 18 ounces valentines sprinkles (any shape that you like)
Melt each color of candy melts in separate bowls.
Microwave at 30-second increment, stirring until smooth, rich, and lump-free.
Dip pretzel rods into melted dark chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set for 20-30 minutes.
In the meantime, transfer white candy melt into a piping bag. Snip the edge.
Pipe melted white candy over chocolate covered pretzel rods in a zig-zag horizontal way.
Immediately top with Valentine sprinkles.
Allow them to cool at room temperature for at least 30-minutes before serving.
