Ingredients:
- 24 pretzel rods or 50 mini pretzel twists
- 12 oz. candy melts (dark, milk, white, or combo), or chocolate chips*
- 1/2 c. sprinkles for each desired type
- *1 T. shortening (only if using chocolate chips)
- Peppermint, vanilla, or almond extract (optional)
Directions:
- Place candy melts in microwave safe bowl (one for each type of chocolate). If using chocolate chips, add shortening to bowl. (Candy melts do not require shortening.)
- Microwave in 30-second increments until chocolate is almost fully melted, stir until smooth and dipping consistency. (Over-heating can cause chocolate to seize up.) Stir in any desired flavorings to the chocolate, to taste.
- For pretzel rods, pour chocolate into a tall glass, dip each rod halfway into chocolate. Remove excess chocolate by tapping the rod against the glass. Coat rod in sprinkles, set on parchment to dry, repeat for remaining pretzels.
- For pretzel twists, use a fork to submerge pretzel in chocolate, then lift and tap fork against side of bowl to remove excess. Use a toothpick to slide each pretzel off the fork onto parchment, then top with sprinkles.
- Dry for 30 min. Serve, or store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.