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My Grandma Dorothy was famous for her collection of homemade cookies and candies at the holidays. Her chocolate-covered pretzels with peppermint were my greatest weakness. As simple and innocent as white chocolate-covered pretzels might seem to the inexperienced, few treats can bring me to my knees like these salty-sweet gems. With cookies, I can usually limit myself to one or two. Chocolate-covered pretzels? I dare you to pry the bag from my chocolate-covered fingers! My grandma passed away at the holidays a few years ago, and making her recipes is one of my most cherished ways to stay connected to her. I’ve shared several of her recipes here, including these buttery Candy Cane Snowball Cookies and these melt-in-your-mouth Orange Cookies. This year, I’m adding chocolate peppermint-covered pretzels to the collection.

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Covered Pretzels

Everyday chocolate-covered pretzels get a festive holiday update thanks to a duo of white and semisweet chocolate, pure peppermint extract, and a generous sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies. (If you’re looking for another giftable festive treat, try these Bourbon Balls.)

The Ingredients

Pretzels. The base for these salty-sweet holiday treats. White Chocolate. Sinfully creamy, the white chocolate can be too sweet on its own, but it pairs nicely with the peppermint and salty pretzels.Semisweet Chocolate. Provides that essential deeper chocolate flavor.

Coconut Oil. Helps make the chocolate smooth, shiny, and easy for dipping.

Peppermint Extract. Fair warning, this is pretty powerful stuff, so be sure you measure carefully and only use the good stuff.Peppermint Candies. Add some festive flair. I love the extra pop of minty freshness and crunch the candies provide.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Keep leftover chocolate-dipped pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.To Freeze. White chocolate peppermint-covered pretzels may be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months. Enjoy straight from the freezer or allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Sheet Pan. An extra-large sheet pan makes for easy pretzel dipping.Parchment Paper. Essential for preventing the pretzels from sticking once they’re fully set.Microwave-Safe Mixing Bowls. For melting chocolate in the microwave smoothly and safely.

These pretzels are all dressed up and need a place to go. Do I have any takers?

Dip half of the pretzels in white chocolate and drizzle with semisweet chocolate.Dip the other half in semisweet chocolate and drizzle with white chocolate.