Description
Delightful Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Covered Pretzels blend autumn’s warmth with sweet-salty crunch, creating an irresistible seasonal treat. Crisp pretzels draped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with fragrant spices will make fall snacking pure comfort for anyone craving nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzels:
- 2 cups pretzels
Chocolates:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Flavor and Coating Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to collect the finished treats.
- Gently melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with a touch of oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until silky and uniform. Incorporate half the pumpkin spice into this chocolate mixture.
- Create a separate chocolate bath by melting white chocolate chips with oil, ensuring a smooth consistency. Blend the remaining pumpkin spice and introduce a hint of orange food coloring to the white chocolate.
- Using a fork, carefully immerse half the pretzels into the semi-sweet chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the prepared sheet.
- Repeat the dipping process with the remaining pretzels, this time using the white chocolate mixture to create a contrasting coating.
- For an artistic finish, playfully drizzle the semi-sweet chocolate over the white chocolate-coated pretzels, and vice versa, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Allow the pretzels to rest at room temperature until the chocolate completely solidifies, or accelerate the setting process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chocolate chips to ensure a smooth, glossy coating that adheres perfectly to the pretzels.
- Use a digital thermometer when melting chocolate to prevent burning and maintain a silky texture.
- Experiment with different food coloring shades to create seasonal or themed pretzel variations.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or festive sprinkles on wet chocolate for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg