Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Sea Salt (Printable View)
Crispy pretzels coated in smooth chocolate topped with flaky sea salt.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pretzels
01 - 24 large pretzel rods
→ Chocolate
02 - 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
→ Topping
04 - 2–3 tsp flaky sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place chocolate and optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt chocolate over a double boiler.
03 - Dip each pretzel rod about two-thirds into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
04 - Place dipped pretzels on the prepared sheet; sprinkle flaky sea salt on wet chocolate.
05 - Continue dipping and salting remaining pretzels.
06 - Let pretzels set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They take 20 minutes but taste like you've been planning them all week.
- The combination of crispy, salty, and rich makes it impossible to eat just one.
- They're the perfect gift because they look homemade without requiring actual skill.
02 -
- Chocolate seizing is real and it's heartbreaking—avoid overheating by working in 30-second intervals and never letting even a drop of water touch your chocolate.
- Flaky sea salt is non-negotiable; it doesn't just add flavor, it adds texture and those delicate crystals dissolve on your tongue in a way that transforms the whole experience.
03 -
- Double-dipping gets you a thicker chocolate coat and looks extra elegant—let the first coat set slightly, then dip again for chocolate layers.
- If your chocolate hardens before you finish dipping, microwave it for 10 seconds to loosen it back up without overheating.