Save to Pinterest A fun, no-bake dessert featuring layers of crunchy pretzel sticks and smooth chocolate, perfect for parties or a quick sweet treat.
I enjoy making this chocolate covered pretzel stick stack for family gatherings because it combines crunchy and sweet in every bite
Ingredients
- Salted pretzel sticks: 150 g (about 5 oz)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 200 g (7 oz)
- White chocolate chips: 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Mini chocolate candies (optional): 2 tbsp for garnish
- Chopped toasted nuts (optional): 2 tbsp for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat
- Step 2:
- Arrange small clusters of pretzel sticks (about 6 8 sticks per stack) spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet
- Step 3:
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth
- Step 4:
- Using a spoon, drizzle or coat each pretzel cluster generously with melted semi-sweet chocolate, ensuring the pretzels stick together
- Step 5:
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a separate bowl using the same method Drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate-covered pretzel stacks for a decorative effect
- Step 6:
- Immediately sprinkle with mini chocolate candies or chopped toasted nuts if desired
- Step 7:
- Let the stacks sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for quicker setting
- Step 8:
- Once set, gently lift the stacks off the baking sheet and serve
Save to Pinterest This treat always brings smiles at family events and is a hit with all ages
Required Tools
Microwave-safe bowls, spoon, baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone mat
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (pretzels), milk (chocolate), and may contain tree nuts if using nuts Some chocolate candies may contain soy or additional allergens check labels
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 170, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 26 g, Protein 2 g
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Enjoy these simple yet delicious stacks as a perfect party favor or after-dinner treat
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use different types of chocolate?
Yes, you can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
- → How should the pretzel stacks be stored?
Store the stacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- → Can I add toppings to the stacks?
Absolutely, mini chocolate candies or chopped toasted nuts add both flavor and texture as garnishes.
- → What tools are needed for preparation?
You'll need a microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate, a spoon for drizzling, and a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat.
- → Is baking required for these stacks?
No baking is needed. The chocolate melts in the microwave and sets at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- → Are there allergen considerations?
Yes, the pretzels contain wheat and the chocolates contain milk. Optional nuts may introduce tree nut allergens. Check candy labels for soy or other allergens.