Ridiculously Easy Valentine's HEAVEN Pretzels

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These pretzel treats are a perfect activity to get the kids involved. Pretzels and chocolate - I think those are two staples in a kids’ life, aren’t they? I could not keep my son away if I tried. Once these treats are assembled and cooled, we put them in cello bags and tied them with a decorative ribbon. My kids can’t wait to give their gourmet gifts to teachers, grandparents, and friends.

 

You will need

BIG pretzels

12 oz. Chocolate (semi-sweet or milk)

12 oz. White Chocolate

Decorating Sugars & Decoratifs +

Parchment Paper

Baking Sheet

Teaspoons (1-2)

Chopsticks or small tongs

Pastry Brush

 

Instructions

* Set a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Have all of your tools ready: spoons, chopsticks, tongs, pastry brush and sprinkles (caps off). This will be your assembly station. Set aside.

* Pour 6 oz. of either chocolate in a medium size glass bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on 30% power. Remove carefully (bowl may be hot). Stir chocolate. Repeat process until chocolate is melted. (I like to work in batches so I do two batches of 6 oz. each).

* While the chocolate is hot, place a pretzel in face down. Use chopsticks or tongs to flip the pretzel over. Coat the other side. Use tongs to place chocolate covered pretzel on the parchment paper. Use a pastry brush if necessary - dip the brush into chocolate and cover over any barren pretzel spots. Sprinkle with you’re favorite Decorating Sugar or Decorative! + We like to use India Tree because their sugar crystals are big with bold colors. www.indiatree.com

* Repeat the process with the other chocolate if desired. It’s nice to have coordinating colors in case your recipient has a chocolate preference. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for one hour to set.

* Eat, package, share!

SASS IT UP: Use different size pretzels to create a nice visual effect.