If you are on the lookout for a great Valentine’s Day treat for an upcoming party or a thoughtful gift idea, look no further! These Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels are perfect, festive, and easy to customize to your own style.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Perfect for Gifts & Parties)
(Perfect for Gifts & Parties)
Why You’ll Love These Pretzel Rods
This project is very close to my heart. My daughter was recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, and while it has been a difficult road, her GI doctor’s office has been outstanding. On a scale of 1 to 10, they are a 25! I really want to do something to show them how much we appreciate everything they do.
Since I will be gifting to an entire office, I needed something budget-friendly but special. These chocolate-covered pretzel rods checked all the boxes:
- Homemade: They are homemade with love to show them how much we appreciate everything they do.
- Fun & Festive: They look professional but are simple to make.
- No Baking Required: Perfect for a stress-free kitchen and easy clean up.
- Budget-Friendly: You only need a few ingredients, making them not only an affordable option but a great choice for large batches as well.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a few ingredients to create these easy no-bake chocolate covered pretzel rods.
- Pretzel Rods (one standard bag)
- Pink Candy Wafers
- White Candy Wafers
- Valentine’s Sprinkles
How to Make Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods:
- Melt the Chocolate: Using a melting pot or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy wafers according to the package instructions.
- Dip the Rods: Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the rod undipped at the bottom. This makes them much easier to hold!
- Add Sprinkles: If you’re using sprinkles, add them while the chocolate is still wet so they stick properly.
- Set: Lay the covered pretzels on wax paper or aluminum foil and allow them to dry completely.
- The Finishing Drizzle: Once dry, use a piping bag to drizzle a contrasting color of chocolate in a “zig-zag” motion across the rods.
Pro Tip: I highly suggest using an actual piping bag. I’ve tried plastic sandwich bags, and they just don’t work the same!
- Dry & Enjoy: Allow the drizzle to set completely.
Decorating & Variations
Use this idea to get your creative juice flowing, there are so many different directions you could go with these such as:
- Make cute love bug pretzels, similar to our recent Oreo love bug recipe.
- Try different color candy melts, such as red or choosing a brighter color pink.
- Choose whatever sprinkles fit your vibe.
- Don’t forget the packaging can also add a fun festive twist on things too.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods (Perfect for Gifts & Parties)
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rods one standard bag
- Pink Candy Wafers
- White Candy Wafers
- Valentine’s Sprinkles
Instructions
- Using a melting pot or a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy wafers according to the package instructions.
- Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, leaving a small portion of the rod undipped at the bottom. This makes them much easier to hold!
- If you’re using sprinkles, add them while the chocolate is still wet so they stick properly.
- Lay the covered pretzels on wax paper or aluminum foil and allow them to dry completely.
- Once dry, use a piping bag to drizzle a contrasting color of chocolate in a "zig-zag" motion across the rods. Pro Tip: I highly suggest using an actual piping bag. I’ve tried plastic sandwich bags, and they just don’t work the same!
- Allow the drizzle to set completely.
