Chocolate dipped pretzels

We make chocolate dipped pretzels that are so delicious they’ll melt your brain. The ingredients are all easy to get and fairly inexpensive, so they’re super frugal. I enjoy making candies that feel special, but aren’t very expensive. One year we made chocolate dipped pretzels we let them “drip” on a cooling rack w/ waxed paper underneath. I’ve chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, too, always popular! I’m from Western PA and mixing salty and sweet is a popular PA German practice.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

·         semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bag

·         pretzels, twists, rods etc. 1 bag

·         3 “blocks” baking chocolate (chocolate bark)

Heat semi-sweet chocolate chips/chocolate  in a double boiler or heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. I then transfer it to the crock pot filled with hot water in a glass bowl, when I make a double batch.

To microwave, place chocolate in a microwave proof dish and melt 1/2-1 cup chips on medium (50%) 3-4 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Dip pretzels with a fork and remove to wax paper. Refrigerate uncovered until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Store, loosely covered in a cool, dry place or freeze in an airtight container.