Description
Festive Valentine’s Day pretzel bark with chocolate-covered pretzels, sprinkles, freeze-dried strawberries, and M&Ms. A sweet and salty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 16 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 (12 oz) bag of pretzel rods
- 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles (hearts, pink, red, white)
- 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup mini M&M’s (Valentine’s Day colors)
- 1/4 cup red and pink sugar crystals
- Optional: 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. For double boiler, simmer water in the bottom pot, place chocolate in the top, and stir until smooth. For microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening into the melted semi-sweet chocolate for a smoother finish.
- Melt white chocolate using the same method as the semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening into the melted white chocolate for a smoother finish.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Dip about half of the pretzel rods into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the pretzel. Use a fork to help coat evenly and remove excess chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-covered pretzel rods onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Dip the remaining pretzel rods into the melted white chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the pretzel.
- Place the white chocolate-covered pretzel rods onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each pretzel.
- While the semi-sweet chocolate is still wet, immediately sprinkle the pretzels with Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, mini M&M’s, and red and pink sugar crystals.
- Repeat the same process with the white chocolate-covered pretzels.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes, or in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes, to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Once the chocolate is completely set, remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator or freezer.
- Gently break the pretzel rods into smaller pieces.
- Store the Valentine’s Day pretzel bark in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Be careful not to let water get into the chocolate when melting, as it can cause it to seize.
- White chocolate is more prone to burning, so microwave in shorter intervals and stir frequently.
- Adding vegetable shortening is optional but recommended for a smoother, glossier chocolate finish.
- Decorate the pretzels immediately after dipping while the chocolate is still wet.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent melting or absorbing odors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes